Nearly 50% of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia meet the criteria for a substance use disorder.[1] The conversation surrounding the cause of this comorbidity has been ongoing, with genetic vulnerability, neurobiological aspects, psychosocial factors, and even the side effects of medication being considered. Whatever causes schizophrenia and addiction to co-occur, this…

Addiction affects every aspect of people’s lives. It harms people’s bodies and minds, leads to destructive behavior with legal, social, and financial consequences, and damages relationships. Because addiction affects all parts of a person’s life, substance abuse treatment must provide opportunities for whole-person healing. It is not enough to simply…