Adolescent chemical use and dependence: current issues in epidemiology, treatment and prevention
- 1 May 1989
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica
- Vol. 79 (5) , 415-424
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0447.1989.tb10281.x
Abstract
This review provides a pragmatic and clinical orientation to current issues in adolescent chemical dependence in addition to exploring legitimate and relevant unanswered questions about chemical dependence. The lack of research on adolescent chemical dependence is addressed in light of the updated epidemiology. Patterns of use, abuse and dependence among adolescents are reviewed. The article examines treatment issues as well as prevention strategies among children and adolescents. Future clinically oriented research directions are suggested to promote further investigation into these areas.Keywords
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