What is the impact of comorbid depression on adolescent substance abuse treatment?

• Published in: Substance abuse Vol. 35; no. 4; p. 364
• Main Authors: Hersh, Jacqueline, Curry, John F, Kaminer, Yifrah
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 02.10.2014
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adolescent Behavior - psychology; Comorbidity; Depression - epidemiology; Depression - psychology; Humans; Patient Acceptance of Health Care - psychology; Substance-Related Disorders - epidemiology; Substance-Related Disorders - psychology; Substance-Related Disorders - therapy; Treatment Outcome; substance use disorder; comorbidity; depression; treatment outcomes; retention; Adolescent

Substance use disorders (SUDs) are among the most common psychiatric diagnoses in adolescents. Some research suggests that comorbid depression in adolescents with SUD is associated with increased likelihood of alcohol dependence, poorer social competence, and greater risk for suicide attempts. Howev...