Use of tobacco in schizophrenia: A double ‐edged sword

ConclusionThis study supports the self ‐medication hypothesis. Nonetheless, considering the serious health hazard associated with tobacco use, we should encourage patients to stop smoking. Further investigations are warranted to determine the tobacco constituents that are beneficial or harmful to schizophrenia.

Source: Brain and Behavior - October 10, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Yu Fang, Weidi Wang, Cuizhen Zhu, Guan Ning Lin, Ying Cheng, Junhui Zou, Donghong Cui Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research