Prevalence of cannabis use in people with psychosis in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Background: There is a high prevalence of cannabis use in patients with schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders, with comorbid cannabis use in this population being associated with poorer long-term outcomes. Aim: To determine the prevalence of cannabis use in patients with a schizophre...
Main Authors: | Khanya Mona, Vuyokazi Ntlantsana, Andrew M. Tomita, Saeeda Paruk |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
2022-10-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Psychiatry |
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Online Access: | https://sajp.org.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/1927 |
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