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Love Surati1, Aakanksha Arya1, Vedansh Nehra1
1Department of Psychiatry, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Dr. D Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Industrial Psychiatry Journal
|December 15, 2021
Summary
Adolescent substance abuse, including tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana, is a significant public health issue in India. Effective treatment involves detoxification, behavioral therapies, and family support, leading to positive patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Medicine
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Adolescent substance use and abuse represent a critical public health challenge in India, a nation with a substantial youth population.
- Commonly abused substances include tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana, alongside a broader spectrum of drugs.
Observation:
- This report details two adolescent cases of polysubstance abuse.
- Initial management focused on detoxification, followed by integrated therapeutic interventions.
Findings:
- Patients received dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and motivational enhancement therapy (MET), complemented by family therapy.
- Both patients demonstrated successful outcomes with sustained well-being during regular follow-up.
Implications:
- Integrated therapeutic approaches, combining individual and family-based strategies, show promise for treating adolescent polysubstance abuse.
- These findings underscore the importance of comprehensive care models for addressing substance abuse in Indian adolescents.
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