Ethical issues in research on the treatment of adolescent substance abuse disorders

Article Abstract:

There has been only limited recognition of the significant ethical and legal issues raised by substance abuse treatment research with adolescents. Research in this area has looked at these ethical concerns and considered ways of undertaking adolescent substance abuse treatment research that comply with vital ethical principles. It was found that there are several reasons why choosing more severe drug users for treatment research could be both desirable and ethically appropriate. These reasons include the fact that effective treatments can be tested on populations in greatest need of treatment.

Teenagers, Youth, Ethical aspects, Medical research

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Evaluation of substance us outcomes in demonstration projects for pregnant and postpartum women and their infants: Findings from a quasi-experiment

Article Abstract:

The effects of community-based drug prevention, education and treatment projects for pregnant and postpartum women were evaluated using a quasi-experimental design. Data revealed that project clients had much lower 30-day use rates for alcohol, any illicit drugs, marijuana and crack. None of the results was maintained however from intake through six months postpartum.

Pregnant women

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Preventing substance use among Native American youth: three-year results

Article Abstract:

Research into substance use patterns and intervention outcomes among a sample of Native American young people is presented. Cigarette smoking rates for young women were found to exceed those for young men.

Native Americans, Native American youth

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