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Substance misuse in a chronic psychosis population Prevalence and staff perceptions

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Steve Brown
Steve Brown*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, University of Southampton, Royal South Hants Hospital, Southampton
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Dr S. Brown, Wolston Park Hospital, Wacol 4076, Queensland, Australia
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Abstract

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Aims and method

This paper describes the prevalence of substance misuse in a population with chronic psychosis and compares the results with staff estimates. Keyworkers were interviewed using validated questionnaires.

Results

The prevalence rate of substance misuse was higher than in the general population but significantly lower than staff estimates. Staff had little specific training or experience in treating substance misuse.

Clinical implications

Substance misuse is a significant problem among patients with chronic psychosis. Service providers should ensure than staff working with these patients are adequately trained in the management of this problem.

Type
Original Papers
Information
Psychiatric Bulletin , Volume 22 , Issue 10 , October 1998 , pp. 595 - 598
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Copyright
Copyright © 1998 The Royal College of Psychiatrists

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