In memory of Nolan Williams, MD— research pioneer, colleague, friend Photo by Agence Olloweb on Unsplash Physician Grief My friend and colleague Dr. Nolan Williams died by suicide last year. Upon hearing the news, my first reaction was not shock in the way people usually mean it. It was pure disbelief. Complete cognitive dissonance. The facts did not match the reality. As both a psychiatrist and neurologist, Nolan was not only respected—he was transformational to modern inte

It's a core feature of the human experience...not a flaw. Photo by Sydney Latham on Unsplash What Are Co-Occurring Disorders? Co-occurring disorders—also known as dual diagnoses—refer to the presence of both a substance use disorder (SUD) and a mental health condition in the same individual. This combination is far more common than most folks realize. In fact, more than half of those who experience a substance use disorder will also experience a mental illness during their l