Investigating the Effectiveness of Brexpiprazole in Schizophrenic Patients with Concurrent Alcohol and Substance Use Disorder: A Prospective, Multicentric, Real-World Study
Stefania Chiappini,
Clara Cavallotto,
Alessio Mosca
et al.
Abstract:Background: Dual disorders (DD) involve the coexistence of substance use disorder (SUD) with another mental illness, often from psychotic and affective categories. This study explores the ef-fectiveness of brexpiprazole, a third-generation antipsychotic, in individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder (DSM-V) and comorbid AUD/SUD (DSM-V).
Methods: Eighteen enrolled patients underwent psychometric assessments at baseline and one month into brexpiprazole treatment administered at a mean dosa… Show more
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