Gender Difference in Substance Use, Mental Health, and Criminal Justice Involvement of Adolescents at Treatment Entry and at Three, Six, 12 and 30 Month Follow-Up

Stevens, Sally J.; Estrada, Barbara D.; Murphy, Bridget; McKnight, Katherine; Tims, Frank M.

doi:10.1080/02791072.2004.10399720

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“…A total of 1207 adolescents entering substance abuse treatment programs were observed for 30 months in one study [33]. The trajectory of change and response to treatment were similar for both sexes over time.…”

Section: Treatment Responsementioning

confidence: 97%

“…Adolescent boys entered therapeutic community drug treatment programs due to legal mandate and criminal justice system involvement signifi cantly more than girls [33,40]. One study reported that 5 years after treatment initiation, males were more likely to have exhibited violent behaviors such as drug traffi cking, but females were more likely to have had drug involvement and victimization [40].…”

Section: Course Of Illnessmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…Some studies have found that adolescent males have increased rates of illicit substance use (eg, marijuana). Adolescent females often reported high rates of "harder" drug use (eg, methamphetamines, cocaine, and heroin) [33]. This was observed for adolescents in the juvenile justice system.…”

Section: Course Of Illnessmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…Treatment entry for men more often results from referrals by employers or criminal justice agencies [32]. Studies assessing gender differences in substances used have not yielded consistent results [7,33,34].…”

Section: Course Of Illnessmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…Girls reported more externalizing symptoms, internalizing symptoms, and family confl ict [2]. Among 1207 adolescents entering substance abuse treatment centers across the United States [33], signifi cantly more females had family histories of substance abuse (88% vs 79%) and were raised in a single-parent home (59% vs 49%) than males.…”

Section: Social and Cultural Infl Uencesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Gender differences in adolescent substance abuse

Kloos

Weller²,

Chan³

et al. 2009

Curr Psychiatry Rep

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Gender differences in the epidemiology, comorbidities, and treatment responses of substance abuse have been described in adults. However, a growing body of data suggests that gender differences also exist in adolescents with substance abuse. Unfortunately, research is still limited in this age group. This article reviews gender differences in the diagnosis, presentation, course of illness, and treatment response of substance abuse in adults and adolescents. Adolescent substance abuse treatments that take into account these gender differences are also discussed.

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Section: Treatment Responsementioning

confidence: 97%

Section: Course Of Illnessmentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Course Of Illnessmentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Course Of Illnessmentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Social and Cultural Infl Uencesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Gender differences in adolescent substance abuse

Kloos

Weller²,

Chan³

et al. 2009

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2009

Wiley Encyclopedia of Forensic Science

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Oftentimes substance abuse is associated with illicit activity, but this connection can be complex. Crime can be related to the illegal nature of many substances and unregulated drug trade. Also, some substances may cause physiological changes that lead to aggression and impaired judgment. Another possibility is the presence of a third factor, such as a mental health disorder, that leads to both substance use and criminal behavior symptomatic of psychological distress. Options for treating offenders with substance use disorders have been investigated, and Motivational Interviewing may be a good fit for people with substance abuse disorders.

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Protocol for a Systematic Review: Recovery Schools for Improving Well‐Being among Students in Recovery from Substance Use Disorders: A Systematic Review

Hennessy

Tanner‐Smith²,

Finch

et al. 2017

Campbell Systematic Reviews

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In support of this contention, addiction literature has documented different relapse precipitants for adolescents than for adults, with adolescents more likely to relapse under social pressure and also exhibiting greater complexity in relapse patterns (Ramo & Brown, 2008). Adolescents often use multiple substances and may use a broader array of substances than adults (Deas et al., 2000). Although not all experimentation with substances leads to problematic use, problematic use can transition to a substance use disorder (SUD), i.e., "a maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress" (American Psychiatric Association, 1994). Substance abuse and dependence were originally diagnosed separately with substance abuse considered an early phase and dependence the more severe manifestation; however, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-V (DSM-V) modified the definition of an SUD to combine abuse and dependence into one category with different levels (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). An SUD is manifested in multiple ways, including substance use that repeatedly impacts school or work performance or contributes to legal problems. Individuals with an SUD demonstrate an increasing need for more of the substance to achieve the same effect (i.e., tolerance) and taking the substance for longer or in larger doses and experience unsuccessful attempts to quit using the substance. Thus, recovery from an SUD is a process involving many factors, the hallmark of which is reduction or complete abstinence of use. Recovery also refers to overall healthy functioning and has been defined as "voluntarily sustained control over substance use, which maximises health and wellbeing and participation in the rights, roles and responsibilities of society" (UK Drug Policy Commission, 2012). Approaches for Addressing Youth in Recovery from Substance Use Disorders Given the biological, psychological, and social developmental changes in adolescence, it is important to attend to distinct developmental issues of adolescence when focusing on adolescents in recovery (Weisz & Hawley, 2002). Thus, for youth diagnosed with an SUD there are a variety of adolescent-specific treatment options available, which fall within a spectrum of varying intensity from early intervention, such as screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT: Bien, Miller, & Tonigan, 1993; Madras et al., 2009) to intensive inpatient treatment (American Society of Addiction Medicine [ASAM], 2013). However, SUDs are often experienced as chronic conditions; thus, multiple treatment episodes and ongoing recovery supports after treatment are often necessary to assist with the recovery process (

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Gender Difference in Substance Use, Mental Health, and Criminal Justice Involvement of Adolescents at Treatment Entry and at Three, Six, 12 and 30 Month Follow-Up

Cited by 36 publications

References 13 publications

Gender differences in adolescent substance abuse

Gender differences in adolescent substance abuse

Substance Abuse

Protocol for a Systematic Review: Recovery Schools for Improving Well‐Being among Students in Recovery from Substance Use Disorders: A Systematic Review

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