Summarize the association between schizophrenia and drug abuse

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: There is a comorbidity between schizophrenia and drug abuse. Half of all schizophrenia patients also suffer from drug or alcohol abuse or engage in smoking. Smokers with a psychiatric disorder constitute 7% of the general population but consume 34% of all cigarettes.

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