The Staccato Syndrome: A New Clinical Entity in Search of Recognition
Abstract
The author has observed a new clinical entity, the "Staccato syndrome," in connection with teen-age drug abuse. The symptoms resemble schizophrenia except that relationships with peers are maintained. The syndrome is characterized by abrupt staccato behavior and a disconnected and discontinuous affect. A combination of highly structured, reality-oriented psychotherapy and proper medication is effective in treating this syndrome.
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