Alcohol Use Disorder and Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective Disorder
People with schizophrenia spectrum disorders have high rates of co-occurring substance use disorder, including alcohol use disorder (AUD). For individuals who have schizophrenia, AUD is associated with depression, suicidality, medication nonadherence, chronic physical problems, homelessness, aggression, violence, incarceration, and high rates of hospitalization.
Source: NIAAA News - Category: Addiction Authors: Katherine Source Type: news