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Substance Use Disorders in Schizophrenia--Clinical Implications of Comorbidity

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: Nearly half of the people suffering from schizophrenia also present with a lifetime history of substance use disorders (SUD), a rate that is much higher than the one seen among unaffected individuals. This phenomenon suggests that the factors influencing SUD risk in schizophrenia may be more numerous and/or complex than those modulating SUD risk in the general population. It is critically important to address this comorbidity because SUD in schizophrenic patients is associated with poorer clinical outcomes and contributes significantly to their morbidity and mortality.

Source: Schizophrenia Bulletin

DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbp016

Author: N. D. Volkow

Institutions: National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse

Language: English

Topic: Schizophrenia research and treatment

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,981