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Adolescent substance use disorders and comorbidity.

Deborah R Simkin1

  • 1Adolescent Substance Abuse Committee, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Washington, DC, USA. deb62288@aol.com

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|May 8, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Early identification of childhood risk factors for substance use disorder (SUD) is crucial. Utilizing screening tools and interventions like motivational enhancement therapy can significantly reduce future SUD risk in youth.

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Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Identifying developmental stage-specific risk factors for substance use disorder (SUD) is critical for timely intervention.
  • Multiple risk factors compound SUD risk, necessitating comprehensive detection and conversion to protective factors.
  • Early recognition and intervention by primary care providers and other professionals can improve long-term outcomes for at-risk youth.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of early detection and intervention for substance use disorder (SUD) risk factors in children and adolescents.
  • To highlight effective screening instruments and therapeutic approaches for addressing SUD risk.
  • To advocate for a multidisciplinary team approach in managing and preventing SUD.

Main Methods:

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  • Utilizing screening instruments like the Drug Usage Screening Instrument and Problem-Oriented Screening Instrument for Teenagers.
  • Employing motivational enhancement therapy (MET), including its six components (FRAMES: Feedback, Responsibility, Advice, Menu, Empathy, Self-efficacy).
  • Assessing for externalizing (e.g., ADHD) and internalizing (e.g., depression, anxiety) disorders using tools like the Achenbach Child Behavior Checklist.

Main Results:

  • Motivational enhancement therapy (MET) is more effective than confrontational styles in engaging youth in treatment.
  • Early detection of poor social skills and learning difficulties (ages 7-9) can predict substance use at ages 14-15.
  • Underlying psychiatric disorders must be identified and treated before diagnosing conduct disorders like oppositional defiant disorder.

Conclusions:

  • A collaborative, team-based approach involving primary care physicians, psychologists, educators, and parents is essential for comprehensive SUD risk management.
  • Early identification and intervention for developmental and psychiatric issues can mitigate future substance abuse risks.
  • Effective programs like 'All Stars' target key predictors of drug use, demonstrating the importance of evidence-based interventions.