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Adolescent substance use disorders (SUDs) have great implications in public health. Indeed, very few disorders have been associated with greater physical, mental, and emotional consequences. In this chapter we will review (1) the diagnostic symptoms of substance abuse and dependence, (2) the prevalence of illicit substances that are commonly abused by adolescents, (3) common coexisting problem disorders, (4) etiological theories that assist in explaining how SUDs develop, and (5) evidence-based methods of assessing and treating this pandemic problem. Throughout this chapter, we highlight contextual factors that act to influence SUDs in adolescents, including “real-life” examples, cultural and developmental considerations, and future directions. |
