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  • Adolescent psychiatry
  • Clinical psychology
  • Neurodevelopmental disorders

Background:

  • A 15-year-old female with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) presented with declining academic performance and mood.
  • Substance use disorder screening revealed significant risk, prompting referral to an adolescent substance use program.
  • Family history includes an opioid-involved overdose, increasing concern for the patient's safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore effective treatment approaches for adolescents with co-occurring ADHD and substance use disorder.
  • To examine the influence of socio-cultural factors on treatment engagement.
  • To advocate for individualized, culturally sensitive interventions in adolescent addiction treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Case study analysis of a 15-year-old Afro-Caribbean female with ADHD and substance use.
  • Clinical evaluation including patient and family interviews.
  • Review of academic performance, mood, and behavioral changes.

Main Results:

  • The patient reported regular use of cannabis and nicotine via vaping, seeking focus and stress relief.
  • Patient expressed ambivalence towards cannabis cessation but readiness to quit nicotine.
  • Cultural identity and peer relationships significantly influenced her perception of treatment.

Conclusions:

  • A holistic treatment plan must address the interplay of ADHD, substance use, and socio-cultural factors.
  • Culturally sensitive care that respects the adolescent's perspective is crucial for engagement.
  • Individualized interventions are necessary for effective management of co-occurring conditions in adolescents.