Pharmacotherapy of Adolescent Substance Use Disorders: AReview of the Literature

Waxmonsky, James G.; Wilens, Timothy E.

doi:10.1089/cap.2005.15.810

Cited by 32 publications

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“…117 Suggested pharmacological treatments focus on the key symptoms of addiction, such as decreasing cravings, replacement therapy, and treating comorbidities. Generalizing the results of research conducted with adults to the adolescent population is a high-risk practice, since the potential adverse effects and the therapeutic response are different due to neurobiological differences.…”

Section: Pharmacological Treatmentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Use of psychoactive substances by adolescents: current panorama

Lopes

Nobrega

Prette

et al. 2013

Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr.

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Adolescence is a period of vulnerability to substance use disorders (SUDs). Epidemiological studies indicate that about 23% of Brazilian adolescents use drugs, with alcohol being the most widely consumed substance. The etiology of SUDs is complex, influenced by an interaction of genetic risk, individual development, environmental factors, context of use, and substance used. Clinicians should consider diagnostic criteria and be aware of behavioral changes that may indicate drug use and its consequences in various aspects of adolescent life. Identification and treatment of comorbid conditions is critical to the management of SUDs in this age group. Interventions should restrict access to drugs and facilitate prompt recognition of initial use, preventing progression to serious patterns of abuse or dependence. Intervention should be broad, including academic and occupational activities as well as social relationships and leisure, which are critical to the reestablishment of normal adolescent development.

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Section: Pharmacological Treatmentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Use of psychoactive substances by adolescents: current panorama

Lopes

Nobrega

Prette

et al. 2013

Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr.

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“…The exception is the treatment of concurrent mood disorders (e.g., depression), for which treatment has been found to reduce substance use. 20 Despite our understanding about the prevalence and associated risks of adolescent substance use and abuse, there remain numerous challenges. There is still much to be discovered about effective prevention and youth-specific intervention strategies.…”

Section: Identification and Treatmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Youth substance use and abuse: challenges and strategies for identification and intervention

Leslie¹

2008

Canadian Medical Association Journal

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“…naltrexon en acamprosaat). Onderzoek naar de werking van beide soorten middelen bij adolescenten staat nog in de kinderschoenen (Thatcher & Clark, 2006;Kaminer & Slesnick, 2005;Waxmonsky & Wilens, 2005). Medicatie dient dan ook alleen in bijzondere gevallen gebruikt te worden (Thatcher & Clark, 2006).…”

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