Treatment of alcoholism among schizophrenic outpatients: 4-year outcomes

Am J Psychiatry. 1993 Feb;150(2):328-9. doi: 10.1176/ajp.150.2.328.

Abstract

In this pilot study, the authors assessed 4-year outcomes for 18 schizophrenic outpatients with alcoholism who were treated in an innovative dual-diagnosis program. Over half (61.1%) achieved stable remissions from alcoholism. The mean duration of remission was 26.5 months.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alcoholism / complications
  • Alcoholism / psychology
  • Alcoholism / therapy*
  • Ambulatory Care*
  • Community Mental Health Services
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pilot Projects
  • Schizophrenia / complications*
  • Schizophrenia / therapy
  • Treatment Outcome