Drug use - schizoaffective disorder son

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Here is a thread that might be of interest.

Schizophrenia and addiction(a guide)

Schizophrenia is most notably characterized by odd and bizarre behaviors, and it’s these behaviors that often lead to the initial diagnosis. Most experts don’t believe that drug or alcohol abuse causes schizophrenia; it is widely recognized, though, that people with schizophrenia are more likely to abuse alcohol and/or drugs. Substance abuse can make treatments for schizophrenia less effective, however, which can lead to further complications. We’ve created this guide to explore the relation…

The physical dependence of cocaine can make it very difficult to quit on his own. Good that he has done it before but sounds like he is having a go at it right now with pushers after him. I’m sure that alone is causing him some serious stress and leading to more self-medicating, worsening his schizoaffective symptoms. Is he on any antipsychotics? If so, then that means he has a pdoc. His doctor may have some pharmacological suggestions that could help him through the process of withdrawal.