Historique
Article de Périodique
Substance misuse in adolescents (2000)
Auteur(s) :
SWADI, H.
Année
2000
Page(s) :
201-210
Sous-type de document :
Revue de la littérature / Literature review
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Domaine :
Alcool / Alcohol ; Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Autres mots-clés
Note de contenu :
PLAN:
• Why treat adolescents?
• First point of contact
• Detailed assessment:
Pattern of use and its significance
Associated psychopathology (comorbidity)
Functioning
Family assessment
• Treatment options:
Detoxification
Individual counseling
Family work and therapy
Group work (therapy)
External support network, education and employment
• 'Staying off'
• Appendix 1. Substance Misuse in Adolescence Questionnaire (SMAQ; Swadi, 1997)
• Appendix 2. Suggested assessment scheme
• Why treat adolescents?
• First point of contact
• Detailed assessment:
Pattern of use and its significance
Associated psychopathology (comorbidity)
Functioning
Family assessment
• Treatment options:
Detoxification
Individual counseling
Family work and therapy
Group work (therapy)
External support network, education and employment
• 'Staying off'
• Appendix 1. Substance Misuse in Adolescence Questionnaire (SMAQ; Swadi, 1997)
• Appendix 2. Suggested assessment scheme
Résumé :
There is increasing evidence that substance misuse among British adolescents is escalating (Miller & Plant, 1996; Sutherland & Willner, 1998). Swadi (1992) found that, among adolescents aged 12-17 years referred to mental health services, the prevalence of drug use was 13.1% (16.3% among boys and 9.3% among girls). Despite this relatively high prevalence, there are very few organised treatment services for adolescents in the UK. Instead, there is extensive emphasis on prevention even though there is no universal agreement on what prevention can achieve. This approach also overlooks the fact that a significant number of adolescents fail to respond to preventive measures in any form.
Affiliation :
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, United Arab Emirates University Al Ain, United Arab Emirates