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Schizophrenia and substance abuse: prevalence issues.

N el-Guebaly1, D C Hodgins

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Foothills General Hospital, Calgary, Alberta.

Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
|December 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Substance abuse in schizophrenia is influenced by demographics and environment. Prevention efforts should target alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco use in this population.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Addiction Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Substance abuse is common in schizophrenia.
  • Demographic and environmental factors influence substance use patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine substance abuse prevalence in schizophrenic patients in a Canadian city.
  • To compare substance use patterns with the general population.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of schizophrenic patients from a dual diagnosis clinic were assessed.
  • The Addiction Severity Index was administered.
  • Age and gender were included as factors.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences in drug choice or duration of use were found between diagnostic groups.
  • Schizophrenic patients had fewer regular drinkers and more former drinkers than the general population.
  • Patterns of other substance use mirrored the general population.

Conclusions:

  • Substance abuse in schizophrenia is complex and influenced by various factors.
  • Prevention should focus on alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco.
  • Findings offer a balanced perspective on substance abuse in this population.

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