The Efficacy of Olanzapine for Decreasing Cue-Elicited Craving in Individuals With Schizophrenia and Cocaine Dependence

Abstract

This small, but rigorously controlled, pilot trial provides additional evidence for the use of atypical antipsychotics for the treatment of individuals with co-occurring schizophrenia and cocaine dependence. Reductions in craving were associated with medium to large effect sizes.