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If a person is diagnosed with a mental disorder and substance abuse, that person has risk factors for ___.
A. suicide
B. anxiety
C. a mood disorder
D. a social disorder

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A. suicide

Having a mental disorder plus substance abuse greatly increases suicide risk — substances can worsen psychiatric symptoms, increase impulsivity and hopelessness, and reduce treatment adherence, all of which raise the likelihood of suicidal ideation and attempts.