Management of schizophrenia and comorbid substance use disorders: expert review and guidance.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Schizophrenia and substance use disorders (SUDs) are often comorbid conditions that present clinical challenges due to their heterogeneity and the difficulties associated with poor physical health, low medication adherence, high relapse and hospitalization rates, and increased risk of mortality. This is often exacerbated by a fragmented health care system that treats addiction and mental illness separately, leading to delays in proper diagnosis and treatment.

Main text

The aim of this narrative review, based on an extensive literature search and experts' clinical experience, is to synthesize evidence on the psychopathological and clinical characteristics of patients, the burden and management at the level of healthcare system, and possible gaps in the treatment of

SUBMITTER: Neyra A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11526640 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature