There are declines with age in speed of processing, working memory, inhibitory function,
and long-term memory, as well as decreases in brain structure size and white matter …

A major proportion of the disease burden and deaths for young people in developed nations
is attributable to misuse of alcohol and illicit drugs. Patterns of substance use established in …

This review synthesized findings from 17 studies since 1998 regarding evaluation of
outpatient treatments for adolescent substance abuse. These studies represented …

This study examined the impact of treatment adherence and therapist competence on
treatment outcome in a controlled trial of individual cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and …

This chapter provides the background to Te Rau Hinengaro: The New Zealand Mental
Health Survey. It briefly describes the relevant mental health policy and strategic planning …

Co-occurring disorders present serious challenges to traditional mental health and
substance abuse treatment systems. Among adolescents in need of behavioral health …

Background Young people with substance use problems face a high risk of co-occurring
mental health problems, something that may involve a more difficult life situation, social …

Laurie Chassin focuses on the elevated prevalence of substance use disorders among
young offenders in the juvenile justice system and on efforts by the justice system to provide …

This review examines the empirical literature on the relationship between internalizing
disorders and substance use disorders (SUDs) in youth in terms of (a) comorbidity rates,(b) …

Objective To characterize the developmental status of the family‐based adolescent alcohol
and drug treatment specialty by identifying and discussing research and clinical advances …