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This week marks the 10-year anniversary of Harris Marquesano’s accidental death by overdose. Harris was 19. Harris suffered from co-occurring disorders (COD).    20 million Americans suffer from COD, the condition of having both mental health and substance use disorders. 1 in 2 people with substance use issues also struggle with mental health challenges. And while we know that the two don’t exist entirely distinct from each other, we often talk about AND treat both as if they did.     #HavasNewYork has partnered with theharrisprojectcod, a national organization that raises awareness, advances prevention, and supports the implementation of integrated treatment for teens and young adults with or at risk of developing COD.    On the anniversary of Harris’ death, we launched a powerful PSA film that addresses the dangers and threats of self-medication with drugs and alcohol for those with underlying mental health conditions.    Our 3-minute PSA, “You Don’t Know the Half of It,”  unveils th...

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