“…The stress and challenges of negotiating relationships may be a part of the reason that individuals living with co-occurring disorders have small social networks, as some may break ties with or alienate those close to them with behaviors brought on by mental illness such as psychotic symptoms, fear, difficulty with stress, and lack of motivation (Albert et al, 1998;Trumbetta, Mueser, Quimby, Bebout, & Teague, 1999;Drake, Brunette, & Mueser, 1998;Blankertz & Cnaan, 1994). While it is certainly not always the case, some individuals may engage in desperate or alienating behaviors as a result of substance addiction (Perese & Wolf, 2005;Albert et al, 1998;Drake et al, 1998).…”