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Saturday, May 23, 2009

Schizophrenia, Substance Abuse, and Violent Crime
JAMA. 2009;301(19):2016-2023.

Schizophrenia was associated with an increased risk of violent crime in this longitudinal study. This association was attenuated by adjustment for substance abuse, suggesting a mediating effect. The role of risk assessment, management, and treatment in individuals with comorbidity needs further examination.


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