Understanding Youth Substance Abuse and Co-occurring Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide for Clinicians and Researchers

Edited by Yifrah Kaminer, this invaluable resource takes an applied approach to address the complex needs of clinicians, clinical researchers, and students in the fields of mental health, public health, and medicine, with a focus on pediatrics, family medicine, and child and adolescent psychiatry.

The Prevalence of Co-occurring Disorders in Adolescents with Substance Use Disorders

A staggering 70-80% of adolescents with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) also manifest comorbid psychopathology, known as co-occurring disorders or dual diagnosis. This co-occurrence of one or more psychiatric disorders in addition to SUDs can significantly complicate assessment and treatment. Youth Substance Abuse and Co-occurring Disorders provides clinicians with the theoretical foundations and practical knowledge essential to understanding and treating psychiatric comorbidity in adolescents.

Comprehensive Coverage of Key Topics

This authoritative volume features contributions from leading investigators in the field, covering a range of critical topics:

• Etiology of SUDs: Exploring whether psychopathology precedes SUD, develops as a consequence of preexisting SUD, or originates from a common vulnerability.
• Future Directions in Clinical Research and Treatment Advancement: Identifying critical gaps in understanding the relationship between SUD and psychiatric comorbidity among youth.
• Developmental Pathways and Relationships between Substance Use and Co-occurring Psychiatric Disorders: Providing state-of-the-art insights into the complex relationships between SUD and co-occurring disorders.
• Screening Tools and Interventions: Offering practical guidance on assessing and treating co-occurring disorders in adolescents.
• Risk Factors for Development of SUD in Adolescence: Examining the role of psychiatric disorders in childhood, including disruptive behavior disorders, mood, and anxiety disorders.

Youth Substance Abuse and Co-occurring Disorders is an indispensable resource for clinicians, researchers, and students seeking to advance their understanding of this critical issue. By stimulating further discussion and advancement of the field, this book aims to improve services and intervention modalities for youth affected by SUD and co-occurring disorders.

Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing
Publication Date: September 24, 2015
Language: English
ISBN: 9781585624973, 9781615370221