Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of the dually diagnosed adolescent

The awareness of the prevalence and presentation of psychiatric diagnoses is essential in the quality treatment of adolescent substance abusers. An ongoing relationship with a psychiatrist who can be available for consultation as needed is helpful. Careful observation and history-taking and appropri...

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Published inThe Pediatric clinics of North America Vol. 42; no. 2; p. 479
Main Author Armentano, M E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1995
Subjects
Adolescent
Adolescent Psychiatry
Humans
Mental Disorders - complications
Mental Disorders - diagnosis
Mental Disorders - therapy
Referral and Consultation
Substance-Related Disorders - complications
Substance-Related Disorders - diagnosis
Substance-Related Disorders - therapy
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Summary:The awareness of the prevalence and presentation of psychiatric diagnoses is essential in the quality treatment of adolescent substance abusers. An ongoing relationship with a psychiatrist who can be available for consultation as needed is helpful. Careful observation and history-taking and appropriate consultation results in better detection and treatment of comorbid disorders and, ultimately, in better treatment of the patient.
ISSN:0031-3955
1557-8240
DOI:10.1016/S0031-3955(16)38959-3