Prevalence and clinical correlates of substance use amongst acute psychiatric inpatients in Gauteng, South Africa

Background: Mental disorders and substance use disorders (SUD) commonly occur together, impacting healthcare outcomes. The diagnosis of substance use is often inadequate when comorbidity is present. It is vital to understand the prevalence of substance use amongst psychiatric patients to inform both...

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Main Authors: Ani Anic, Lesley J. Robertson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2020-09-01
Series:South African Journal of Psychiatry
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Online Access:https://sajp.org.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/1526