Treatment outcomes of an integrated treatment model for patients with co-occurring opioid use and schizophrenia spectrum disorders (opens in new tab)

BackgroundIndividuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders are at elevated risk for developing opioid use disorder and often experience higher substance use rates and morbidity. However, integrated treatment models for such patients remain rare.ObjectiveThis study addresses a gap in clinical knowledge by evaluating outcomes from a dual-diagnosis program tailored for patients with both disorders.MethodsThis retrospective case series analyzed electronic medical record data from when patients w...