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Suggest treatment for skizoaffective and drug abused
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My 27 yr old son is skizoaffective. He lives in isolation and sleeps all the time. He has had substance abuse problems as well. right now he is experiencing "cravings". I am the one person he relates to and I want to help. Any suggestions ?I don't see a psychiatrist in the specialist listings. is there one?
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HiI had gone through your query.Psychotic illness like schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder may increase drug or substance abuse mainly nicotine.Craving is common in such patients.Treatment of substance abuse is possible in indoor setting and need to know about substances.Proper treatment of schizoaffective disorder can help to reduce craving.There are anti craving medicines but it depends upon type of substance abuse.Proper psychological evaluation is must.Indoor treatment will give better result.Consult psychiatrist and get help.Thank you.Get well soon.