Which of the following is NOT true of clients with co-occurring disorders?
A)They appear to experience a different cocaine withdrawal syndrome than other people.
B)Cocaine abusing patients with schizophrenia are at higher risk for the development of a movement disorder known as tardive dyskinesia.
C)Illicit substance use is associated with a later onset of the symptoms of schizophrenia.
D)They use drugs to offset the side-effects of their prescription medications.

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Illicit substance use is generally associated with an earlier onset of schizophrenia symptoms, not a later onset. Substance abuse can exacerbate or trigger the onset of psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, at an earlier stage than might occur without substance use.

Which of the Following Is NOT True of Clients with Co-Occurring