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1Department of Psychiatry, Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|March 19, 2017
Summary
Transitional age youth (TAY) show the highest rates of alcohol and drug use. Early screening and brief motivational interventions are crucial for effective substance use disorder treatment in this population.
Area of Science:
- Addiction medicine
- Adolescent and young adult health
- Public health
Background:
- Transitional age youth (TAY) experience the highest rates of alcohol and other drug (AOD) use.
- Risk factors for AOD problems in TAY are similar to those in adolescents.
- Early intervention is critical for addressing AOD use disorders in TAY.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the critical need for early screening and intervention for AOD use among transitional age youth.
- To emphasize the effectiveness of brief interventions with motivational techniques for TAY.
- To inform professionals about evidence-based treatments for TAY with substance use disorders.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on AOD use in transitional age youth.
- Analysis of risk factors and intervention strategies for TAY.
- Identification of effective brief intervention techniques, particularly motivational interviewing.
Main Results:
- Transitional age youth exhibit the highest prevalence of AOD use compared to other age groups.
- Early screening of college students and community-based TAY is essential for timely intervention.
- Brief interventions, especially those employing motivational techniques, show efficacy for TAY, particularly on college campuses.
Conclusions:
- Early identification and intervention are paramount for addressing AOD use disorders in transitional age youth.
- Professionals working with TAY must be knowledgeable about evidence-based interventions and community resources for substance use disorders.
- Targeted interventions can mitigate the risks associated with AOD use during this developmental stage.
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