title: Schizoid phenomena in substance abusers.
abstract: It is hypothesized that the spectrum of schizoid disorders, schizoid phenomena, and the underlying psychodynamics can often be found in the gamut of addictions and stand in the way of recovery. Features of schizoidness, the varieties of schizoid presentations, the etiology and pathogenesis of drug/alcohol abuse in the schizoid, and readily clinically apparent psychodynamic features are discussed. Schizoid phenomena can be dealt with effectively with an informed psychotherapy.
authors.affiliation: West Ventura Adult Team, Ventura County Behavioral Health, California 93001, USA.
authors.forename: Ralph H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Armstrong
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D015897:Comorbidity; D017831:Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry); D006801:Humans; D007439:Introversion, Psychological; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012557:Schizoid Personality Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*