Title
Substance abuse in schizophrenia: service utilization and costs
UMMS Affiliation
Department of Family Medicine and Community Health; Center for Health Policy and Research; Clinical and Population Health Research
Date
4-1-1993
Document Type
Article
Medical Subject Headings
Adult; Alcoholism; Ambulatory Care; Community Mental Health Services; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Costs and Cost Analysis; Female; Hospitalization; Housing; Humans; Institutionalization; Male; Middle Aged; Schizophrenia; Substance-Related Disorders
Disciplines
Health Services Administration | Health Services Research | Public Health
Abstract
Utilization and cost of institutional and outpatient services were prospectively measured over 1 year for three groups of schizophrenic patients: current substance abusers, past substance abusers, and those without a history of substance abuse. Current abusers had significantly greater utilization and cost of institutional (hospital and jail) services. Current abusers also had greater utilization of emergency services. There were no significant differences between the groups in utilization and cost of other services, including psychosocial rehabilitation, outpatient treatment (case management, psychotherapy, and psychiatric visits), and housing supports. The implications for developing cost-effective treatments for dually diagnosed individuals are discussed.
Rights and Permissions
Citation: J Nerv Ment Dis. 1993 Apr;181(4):227-32.