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Alcohol and Street Drug Abuse among People with Schizophrenia

Alcohol and street drug abuse among people with schizophrenia can range from occasional episodes to persistent abuse. Many motivations and general consequences overlap with those experienced in the general population, while co-occurring schizophrenia creates additional clinical concerns and a need for substance-use screening.

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Updated 2026-09-19

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