Understanding the Neurobiological Basis of Drug Abuse: Comorbidity in Schizophrenia
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Schizophrenia is a severe psychiatric disorder that affects approximately 1% of the general population.1 The 12-month prevalence of substance use disorders (SUDs) among the general US population is approximately 12% for alcohol and 2% to 3% for illicit drugs.2 It is interesting to note that nearly 50% of people with schizophrenia also suffer from a comorbid substance-related illness during their lifetime.3 There are complex interactions between substance use and psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia.4
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تاریخ انتشار 2017