History of alcohol abuse reduces response to antipsychotics in people with first episode psychosis.
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Patients: 262 people aged 16–40 years, with schizophrenia, schizophreniform or schizoaffective disorder (DSM-IV), presenting with first episode psychosis. Participants scored >4 on the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) and had a Clinical Global Impression (CGI) severity score >4. Exclusions: substance use in previous month, received antipsychotic drugs for more than 16 weeks, unstable medical illness, or high risk of suicide.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Evidence-based mental health
دوره 7 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004