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Abstract
The links between adolescent substance abuse and adult alcohol and drug misuse and dependence are now well established. The vast majority of adult substance misusers start in their adolescent years. This, and the emotive nature of adolescent substance abuse generated an increased and justifiable interest in substance abuse in adolescent populations, that began in the early 1970s. This paper reviews the most relevant recent literature relating to the subject especially that which had a longitudinal design. It covers epidemiology, antecedents, course and outcome, psychopathology, treatment and prevention. Ideas for further longitudinal research are suggested.Entities:
Keywords: Adolescent Population; Drug Misuse; Longitudinal Research; Substance Abuse; Substance Misuser
Year: 1992 PMID: 29871408 DOI: 10.1007/BF02091901
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry ISSN: 1018-8827 Impact factor: 4.785