The prevalence of comorbid substance misuse and its influence on suicidal ideation among in‐patients with schizophrenia

Objective:To estimate the prevalence, and identify the clinical correlates of comorbid substance misuse (abuse or dependence) among readmissions with schizophrenia, particularly to establish whether comorbid substance misuse is associated with higher rates of depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation.

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