The impact of substance use disorders on clinical outcomes in older-adult psychiatric inpatients.

Scott D LaneSabrina C da CostaAntonio L TeixeiraCharles F ReynoldsBreno S Diniz

Published in: International journal of geriatric psychiatry (2017)

The prevalence of SUD in this sample underscores concerns related to treating older adults presenting providers with comorbid SUD and SMI. This combination may increase the burden and complexity of care, warranting further investigation into mechanisms and long-term consequences.

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