Substance Abuse Appears To Be An Important Factor In Increased Risk Of Violent Crime By Persons With Schizophrenia

The increased risk of persons with schizophrenia committing violent crime may be largely mediated by co-existing substance abuse problems, according to a study in the May 20 issue of JAMA. Many studies have reported on the association between major mental disorder and violence, including some that specifically have examined the relationship with schizophrenia.

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Filed under: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs on May 22nd, 2009