Quetiapine: Another Drug With Potential for Misuse? A Case Report

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Sir: The introduction of atypical antipsychotics in the early1990s opened a new era in the management of schizophreniaand bipolar disorders.¹ Although not officially approved, someof these agents have lately been tried for the adjunctive treatmentof substance abuse.^2-5Several studies suggest that quetiapine may reduce cravingin alcohol-dependent individuals.^3,5-7‘ ‹