Novel antipsychotic medications and the treatment of comorbid substance abuse in schizophrenia.
Comorbid substance abuse (SA) in schizophrenia is a significant problem. Moreover, these patients are particularly difficult to treat. This report reviews the pharmacological management of comorbid SA and schizophrenia and a case report is provided to illustrate the potential of novel antipsychotic medications.
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Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.
D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003024:Clozapine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017831:Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry) / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D003024:Clozapine