The Complex Relationship Between Personality Disorders and Substance Use The Complex Interaction: Understanding the Correlation Between Personality Disorders and Substance Use

What is the correlation between personality disorders and substance use?  
Include at least one scholarly source to support your response. Cite any scholarly references accordingly using in-text citations and a reference list. 
This discussion question meets the following NASAC Standards: 
4) Recognize the potential for substance use disorders to mimic a variety of medical and psychological disorders, and the potential for medical and psychological disorders to co-exist with addiction and substance abuse. 
14) Be familiar with medical and pharmaceutical resources in the treatment of addictive disease and other substance-related disorders. 
23) Understand and appropriately apply agency-specific policies and procedures for handling crises or dangerous situations, including safety measures for clients and staff. 

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