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nicotine, a highly addictive substance found in tobacco products, can lead to dependence, making it challenging to quit

The April 2019 article, which was authored by a team from Dartmouth Universitys Geisel School of Medicine, reported the following estimated rates of substance use among people with schizophrenia: Tobacco: 60%-90% Alcohol: 21%-80% Cocaine: 15%-50% Cannabis: 17%-83% The Dartmouth team also noted that elevated levels of co-occurring substance abuse and addiction are associated with increased levels of the following effects among people who have developed schizophrenia: Worsening of clinical symptoms Non-compliance with treatment Substandard global functioning Violent behaviors Suicidal thoughts and actions Elevated likelihood of relapse and re-hospitalization It is no secret that addictions to alcohol and other dangerous substances can negatively impact a persons life

Its no secret that nicotine isnt good for you, but the substance may have other unexpected disadvantages as well

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