Detection and Prevalence of Substance Use Among Juvenile Detainees

McClelland, Grant B.; Teplin, Linda A.; Abram, Karen M.

doi:10.1037/e381672004-001

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“…A limitation of self-report screeners is their reliance on honest responding. One study suggests that up to half of respondents with a positive bioassay for cocaine use denied recent use (McClelland, Teplin, & Abram, 2004). For this reason, current guidelines endorse the inclusion of objective measures (e.g., urinalysis) in screening protocols (NIDA, 2006).…”

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“…BSFT is a structured, problem-focused therapy lasting 12 to 16 sessions over 3 to 4 months. Therapists observe family interactions and diagnose strengths and weaknesses, with a focus on issues linked to youth problem behaviors (McClelland et al, 2004;Szapocznik, Hervis, & Schwartz, 2003). BSFT techniques include cognitive restructuring and conflict resolution, behavior management, and parenting skills training (Szapocznik, Hervis et al, 2003).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Adolescent Substance Use and Aggression

Doran

Luczak

Bekman

et al. 2012

Criminal Justice and Behavior

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Substance use disorders (SUDs) in youth are strongly associated with aggression, delinquency, and involvement with the juvenile justice and mental health systems. This article reviews the relationship between aggression and SUDs and discusses evidence-based approaches to assessment and intervention, with a focus on youth in secure settings. While evidence indicates etiological overlap, SUDs also confer risk for aggression and delinquent behavior. SUDs and aggression are each influenced by executive functions that develop as youth transition toward adult roles. Additionally, the effects of substance use on the adolescent brain impair neurocognitive function and increase the risk for aggression and further substance use. In terms of assessment, it is important to identify function and form of aggression in order to understand motives and associations with substance use and to select appropriate interventions. Evidence-based screening and assessment of aggression, substance involvement, and related domains is also critical. In terms of treatment, youth with SUDs tend to be underserved, particularly when they are also involved with the juvenile justice system. Multiple modes of evidence-based treatment for substance use are available. Approaches that address risk factors common to SUDs and aggression across multiple domains (e.g., family therapies) have been found to be most effective but may be difficult to adapt for use in secure settings. Individual therapy approaches also have empirical support and may generally be more practical in secure settings.

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Section: Normative Adolescentsmentioning

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Adolescent Substance Use and Aggression

Doran

Luczak

Bekman

et al. 2012

Criminal Justice and Behavior

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“…Estimates of youthful offenders meeting DSM-IV criteria for an AOD use disorder are comparable (60%; SAMSHA, 2014), with 77% using AOD (mainly marijuana) in the past 6 months (McClelland et al . 2004a; McClelland et al . 2004b).…”

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confidence: 99%

Positive Criminology and Rethinking the Response to Adolescent Addiction: Evidence on the Role of Social Support, Religiosity, and Service to Others

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Lee²,

Pagano³

et al. 2016

Int. J. Criminol. Sociol.

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Adolescent addiction has emerged as a major public health problem. The greatest increase in alcohol and other drug use disorders can be found among youth. Concurrently, technological advances in policing coupled with aggressive prosecuting and sentencing practices have contributed to the growth of America’s correctional system. The assertive response of policing, courts, and corrections, however, have not prevented the dramatic rise of adolescent addiction. Unfortunately, there is no national data tracking addicted youth in the criminal justice system to evaluate what works when it comes to youth with addiction. This article reviews justice system responses to adolescent offenders with addiction, and promising approaches engaging juveniles in programmatic components of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). This study highlights the role of spirituality, service to others, and social support in maintaining sobriety, reducing arrests, and lowering recidivism for adolescents court-referred to treatment. Recommendations for improving the response to adolescent offenders with addiction are offered.

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“…A study involving 1,300 juvenile offenders reported a marijuana lifetime prevalence use rate of 85%, with 57% using marijuana in the past 6 months (Mulvey, Schubert, & Chassin, 2010). Moreover, McClelland, Teplin, & Abram (2004) found the rate of marijuana use among male juvenile detainees to be 77.3% during the past 6 months, with 90.2% reporting lifetime use.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Cannabis Withdrawal Among Detained Adolescents: Exploring the Impact of Nicotine and Race

Soenksen

Stein

Brown

et al. 2015

Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse

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Rates of marijuana use among detained youths are exceptionally high. Research suggests a cannabis withdrawal syndrome is valid and clinically significant; however, these studies have mostly been conducted in highly controlled laboratory settings with treatment-seeking, White adults. The present study analyzed archival data to explore the magnitude of cannabis withdrawal symptoms within a diverse sample of detained adolescents while controlling for tobacco use and investigating the impact of race on symptom reports. Adolescents recruited from a juvenile correctional facility (N=93) completed a background questionnaire and the Marijuana Withdrawal Checklist. Analyses revealed a significant main effect for level of tobacco use on severity of irritability, and for level of marijuana use on severity of craving to smoke marijuana and strange/wild dreams. Furthermore, a significant main effect for race was found with Black adolescents reporting lower withdrawal discomfort scores and experiencing less severe depressed mood, difficulty sleeping, nervousness/anxiety, and strange/wild dreams. Although exploratory, these findings may have significant clinical implications for providers in juvenile detention facilities, allowing the execution of proper medical and/or behavioral interventions to assist adolescents presenting with problematic cannabis and/or tobacco withdrawal.

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Detection and Prevalence of Substance Use Among Juvenile Detainees

Cited by 18 publications

References 43 publications

Adolescent Substance Use and Aggression

Adolescent Substance Use and Aggression

Positive Criminology and Rethinking the Response to Adolescent Addiction: Evidence on the Role of Social Support, Religiosity, and Service to Others

Cannabis Withdrawal Among Detained Adolescents: Exploring the Impact of Nicotine and Race

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