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Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of the dually diagnosed adolescent
1Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA.
Pediatric Clinics of North America
|April 1, 1995
Abstract:
The awareness of the prevalence and presentation of psychiatric diagnoses is essential in the quality treatment of adolescent substance abusers. An ongoing relationship with a psychiatrist who can be available for consultation as needed is helpful. Careful observation and history-taking and appropriate consultation results in better detection and treatment of comorbid disorders and, ultimately, in better treatment of the patient.