Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Double depression in adolescent substance users.

J H Kashani, M B Keller, N Solomon

    Journal of Affective Disorders
    |March 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    A simple enzymatic assay for the quantification of C1-specific cellulose oxidation by lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases.

    Biotechnology letters·2019
    Same author

    Severe idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: A clinical approach.

    European journal of internal medicine·2018
    Same author

    Health Informatics Training at the University of Missouri.

    Yearbook of medical informatics·2016
    Same author

    The influence of comorbid disorders on the episodicity of bipolar disorder in youth.

    Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica·2015
    Same author

    Borderline personality disorder in transition age youth with bipolar disorder.

    Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica·2015
    Same author

    Sex differences in anger expression, depressed mood, and aggression in children and adolescents.

    Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings·2013
    Same journal

    Exploring the functioning trajectories and associated factors in adolescents with first-diagnosis major depressive disorder: Evidence from the sBEAD cohort.

    Journal of affective disorders·2026
    Same journal

    Effects of a self-directed cognitive behavioral therapy manual on depressive symptoms among youths incarcerated for drug-related offenses.

    Journal of affective disorders·2026
    Same journal

    Corrigendum to "Choroid plexus enlargement correlates with cognitive impairment and brain atrophy in patients with mood disorders" [J. Affect. Disord. 379 (2025) 370-378].

    Journal of affective disorders·2026
    Same journal

    Long-term trajectories of basal metabolic rate and risk of depressive symptoms: evidence from three large population-based cohorts.

    Journal of affective disorders·2026
    Same journal

    An implementation "Field Trial" of DBT for adolescents with bipolar disorder: Training procedures and therapist outcomes.

    Journal of affective disorders·2026
    Same journal

    Anxiety and depression associated oral health problems in pediatric populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Journal of affective disorders·2026
    See all related articles

    Adolescent substance users with prolonged depression and major depressive disorder showed higher rates of alcohol and amphetamine abuse. This highlights a significant link between adolescent depression and substance use disorders.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Adolescent Medicine
    • Addiction Research

    Background:

    • Adolescent substance use is a significant public health concern.
    • The relationship between depression and substance use in adolescents requires further investigation.
    • Previous research suggests a potential comorbidity between mood disorders and substance abuse in youth.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence of comorbid depression in adolescent substance users.
    • To examine the characteristics of adolescent substance users with co-occurring depression and substance use disorders.
    • To explore the association between specific substances and "double-depression" in adolescents.

    Main Methods:

    • One hundred adolescent substance users were interviewed.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Data was collected at a youth drop-in counseling center.
  • Diagnostic criteria were used to assess for nontransitory depression and major depressive disorder.

    • Main Results:

    • 16% of adolescent substance users presented with "double-depression" (nontransitory depression with superimposed major depressive disorder).
    • Individuals with double-depression showed significantly higher rates of alcohol dependence.
    • Amphetamine abuse was also significantly more prevalent in the double-depression group.

    Conclusions:

    • Adolescent substance users with co-occurring depression exhibit distinct patterns of substance abuse.
    • Findings support the notion that depression is associated with substance use in adolescents.
    • Early identification and treatment of depression in substance-using adolescents is crucial.