The self-medication hypothesis of addictive disorders derives primarily from clinical
observations of patients with substance use disorders. Individuals discover that the specific …

The etiology of the high prevalence of substance use disorders in patients with severe
mental illness (schizophrenia or biopolar disorder) is unclear. We review the evidence of …

Test-based psychological assessment has been significantly affected by the health care
revolution in the United States during the past two decades. Despite new limitations on …

This comprehensive clinical handbook provides virtually everything needed to plan, deliver,
and evaluate effective treatment for persons with substance abuse problems and persistent …

The concept of locally specialized functions dominates research on higher brain function
and its disorders. Locally specialized functions must be complemented by processes that …

BackgroundPsychosis associated with stimulant use is an increasing problem, but there is
little research evidence about the nature of the problem and its management. AimsTo …

BackgroundEpidemiological studies suggest schizophrenia and substance misuse to be
associated with a higher rate of violence and crime. AimsThe literature was evaluated to …

Substance use disorders occur in approximately 40 to 50% of individuals with
schizophrenia. Clinically, substance use disorders are associated with a variety of negative …

Substance use disorder is common in persons with schizophrenia. The Epidemiological
Catchment Area (ECA) study found rates of lifetime substance use disorder to be 47 …

National attention continues to focus on the need to improve care for individuals with co-
occurring mental illnesses and substance use disorders, as emphasized in the 2003 …