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R C Millson1, A B Koczapski, M I Cook
1Acute Assessment and Treatment Program, Riverview Hospital, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia.
Abstract:
Twenty male chronic schizophrenics suffering from self-induced water intoxication were administered a 15 item questionnaire to assess their understanding of and attitudes toward drinking fluids. Eighty-five percent stated they drank excessive amounts of fluids in order to feel better. These findings have implications for the treatment of patients with this disorder.
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