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Recognizing the adolescent drug abuser.

R G MacKenzie, E A Jacobs

    Primary Care
    |March 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Adolescents frequently misuse illicit drugs. This study outlines how to identify adolescent drug abuse and offers a staging process for drug use progression, emphasizing the family physician

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    Area of Science:

    • Adolescent medicine
    • Substance abuse research
    • Family medicine

    Background:

    • Adolescents face significant risks for illicit drug use and abuse.
    • Early identification of substance use disorders in adolescents is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide guidelines for recognizing adolescent drug abusers.
    • To present a staging process for the progression of illicit drug use.
    • To highlight the role of family physicians in early intervention.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current literature on adolescent substance abuse.
    • Development of a clinical staging model for drug use progression.
    • Emphasis on primary care physician's role in identification and referral.

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    Main Results:

    • Guidelines for identifying signs of drug abuse in adolescents are presented.
    • A multi-stage model illustrates the typical progression of illicit drug use.
    • Family physicians are uniquely positioned for early detection and intervention.

    Conclusions:

    • Family physicians can effectively identify adolescent drug users and abusers.
    • Early intervention and family support are vital for addressing adolescent substance abuse.
    • Implementing recognition guidelines and staging processes can improve patient outcomes.