Advances in diagnosis of adolescent substance abuse

Adolesc Med Clin. 2006 Jun;17(2):411-25. doi: 10.1016/j.admecli.2006.03.011.

Abstract

Screening and diagnosis of adolescent substance abuse is a challenging but achievable component of primary care practice. Successful integration of these procedures into office visits requires an understanding of prevalence, risk factors, and strategies for prevention and treatment. The authors provide a synopsis of recent advances and important issues in this area and propose a stepwise, evidence-based approach to evaluation of substance abuse in adolescents.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Algorithms
  • Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
  • Humans
  • Risk Factors
  • Substance Abuse Detection / methods*
  • Substance Abuse Detection / trends*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / prevention & control*