title: [Why schizophrenic patients use psychoactive substances?].
abstract: In the article the problems of prevalence of schizophrenic disorders and comorbidity with psychoactive substances such as drugs and alcohol were presented. This review summarizes the recent literature concerning: personality, schizophrenia and coming to decision to use psychoactive substances such as drugs and alcohol.
authors.affiliation: Zakładu Rehabilitacji Psychiatrycznej IPiN w Warszawie.
authors.forename: Maryla
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sawicka
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D028642:Persons with Psychiatric Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D012651:Self Medication / Q000523:psychology; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000209:etiology; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology*
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents