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People with mental illness are more likely to battle alcohol and drug addiction than their peers. In fact, schizophrenia and substance abuse often go hand in hand. Using substances interferes with treatment and makes recovery very difficult, so it is imperative to avoid alcohol and drugs at all costs.

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Imagine this:   You start smoking when you develop schizophrenia at a young age.  You will require higher doses of antipsychotic medication.  Your life expectancy will be 20 percent shorter than for people who do not have this illness.   Imagine this:   Two women who are sisters start smoking when they're 15.  Smoking…

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Christina Bruni, Health Guide, answered I have schizophrenia and medication… Hi Shashikant,   It is possible the medication could cause memory…

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Christina Bruni, Health Guide, commented on Schizophrenia Latest News November 2011 God Bless You!   Christina

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Christina Bruni, Health Guide, answered Is it advisable to marry a… Hello priyanka,   He will not be fine.  Whether he has drug-induced…

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Christina Bruni, Health Guide, answered my boyfriend is paranoid schizophrenia… You and his family could do an intervention and confront…

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