An Overview of the Effectiveness of Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Models

Abstract

Recent reports describe alarming trends of adolescent drug use and a lack of treatment for substance use disorder symptoms. Early efforts in adolescent treatment relied on adult models that may not have considered the unique needs of adolescents. Recently, there has been an increased emphasis in developing intervention models designed specifically for adolescents. This article provides descriptions of current approaches to adolescent substance abuse treatment and summaries of research assessing the effectiveness of these models.

Improving Outcomes for Children Exposed to Violence: Safe Start Promising Approaches

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