Principles of Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Treatment
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- Letter From the Director
- Introduction
- Principles of Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Treatment
- Why do adolescents take drugs?
- What drugs are most frequently used by adolescents?
- How can parents participate in their adolescent child’s treatment?
- How do adolescents become addicted to drugs, and which factors increase risk?
- Is it possible for teens to become addicted to marijuana?
- Is abuse of prescription medications as dangerous as other forms of illegal drug use?
- Are steroids addictive and can steroid abuse be treated?
- How do other mental health conditions relate to substance use in adolescents?
- Does treatment of ADHD with stimulant medications like Ritalin® and Adderall® increase risk of substance abuse later in life?
- What are signs of drug use in adolescents, and what role can parents play in getting treatment?
- How can parents participate in their adolescent child’s treatment?
- What role can medical professionals play in addressing substance abuse (including abuse of prescription drugs) among adolescents?
- Is adolescent tobacco use treated similarly to other drug use?
- Are there medications to treat adolescent substance abuse?
- Do girls and boys have different treatment needs?
- What are the unique treatment needs of adolescents from different racial/ethnic backgrounds?
- What role can the juvenile justice system play in addressing adolescent drug abuse?
- What role do 12-step groups or other recovery support services play in addiction treatment for adolescents?
