A qualitative study of illicit and non-prescribed drug use amongst people with psychotic disorders.
Background: The reasons for drug use amongst people with psychosis are poorly understood. Aims: To investigate patterns of drug use and self-reported reasons for drug use amongst people with psychosis. Method: Qualitative interviews with 14 patients with psychosis who misuse drugs. Results: Most par...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Mental Health Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 99 - 107 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Feb2010
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