What is the relation between substance abuse and schizophrenia?
Drug abuse is common among the patients who have schizophrenia. (Keep in mind that it is not a must to have symptom for schizophrenia). Tobacco consumption represents 85-90% of the schizophrenic population. Consuming drugs like cocaine, LSD, amphetamine may make the symptoms more severe. On the other hand tobacco consumption may interact with the pharmaceutical therapies.
Etiology of Schizophrenia |
Genetic Factor of Schizophrenia |
Biological/Environmental Factors |
Substance Abuse & Schizophrenia |
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