Clinical Manual of Youth Addictive Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide for Professionals

This comprehensive manual, edited by two renowned experts in youth addiction, presents the latest research on substance use and substance use disorders (SUDs) in adolescents (12-18 years) and emerging adults (18-25 years). The extensively updated manual offers 23 chapters, including 7 new chapters on crucial topics such as pediatric primary care assessment and intervention, electronic tools, specific substances (cannabis, opioids, alcohol), and more.

Developmentally Informed Approach

The book takes a developmentally informed approach to understand the onset of substance use and the trajectory to SUD and behavioral addictive disorders, recognizing that youth are not simply “miniature adults.”

Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Interventions

The manual devotes an extensive section to epidemiology, diagnosis, and interventions for specific substances of abuse, including:

• Alcohol
• Tobacco
• Cannabis
• Opioids

Each section describes a full range of interventions, including pharmacotherapy, cognitive-behavior therapy, motivational enhancement, and psychosocial strategies.

Co-occurring Disorders and Special Populations

The manual explores the association between co-occurring disorders, including internalizing disorders (depression), suicidal behavior, psychotic disorders, externalizing disorders (attention-deficit/hyperactivity), and behavioral addictions.

Special chapters focus on the management of youth with SUDs in the juvenile justice system and the consequences of maternal substance use during pregnancy.

Resources and Appendices

The manual includes three appendices, providing valuable resources for professionals, including:

• Screening and assessment tools
• Websites for parents seeking advice and resources on drug prevention and intervention
• Websites containing general information on self-help, including how to find local AA or NA meetings

Published by American Psychiatric Publishing on October 30, 2019.

ISBN: 9781615372362 (hardcover), 9781615372812 (ebook)