Alcohol and drug use in people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how alcohol and substance use affects people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. It aims to understand if having these conditions together changes treatment or outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder according to DSM-5.
- You have been regularly seen at the outpatient clinic for at least 6 months.
- You do not have severe brain damage or intellectual disability that makes communication difficult.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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