Challenges and opportunities of group therapy for adolescent substance abuse: A critical review

Article Abstract:

The challenges and opportunities of group treatment for adolescents with substance use disorders (SUD) are analyzed in the wake of the argument that aggregation of adolescents who exhibit problem behavior into groups for treatment, also called 'deviancy training', might produce harmful effects on all participants. It is suggested that adolescent group therapy should be continued since deviancy training has no evidence.

Drugs and youth, Juvenile drug abuse

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Profiles of drug use behavior change for adolescents in treatment

Article Abstract:

The individual differences in profiles of change that are likely to occur over the course of adolescent substance abuse treatment are examined. Generally consistent patterns of improvement, maintenance of treatment gains and patterns of relapse are observed and significant reduction in substance use from pre- to post-treatment for alcohol and substance use except tobacco are seen.

Health aspects, Alcohol and youth, Juvenile drinking

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Current validity of a brief self-report drug use frequency measure

Article Abstract:

This article evaluates two sources of the Drug Use Frequency measure: the Timeline Followback and knowledgeable collateral informants (domestic partners). The authors conclude that both sources provided reliable information and are effective in drug treatment.

Evaluation, Psychodiagnostics

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