Citation

Davidge AM, Forman SG. Child. Youth Serv. Rev. 1988; 10(1): 43-55.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1988, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/0190-7409(88)90016-3

PMID

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Abstract

Alcohol and drug abuse among youth has become a major national concern. Psychological treatment strategies reported in the literature that have been used with adolescent substance abusers include five approaches: (a) behavior therapy, (b) skills training, (c) reality therapy, (d) psychodynamic therapy, and (e) family therapy. A limited number of studies have evaluated these treatments. Behavior therapy, skills training, and family therapy approaches show some evidence of effectiveness. However, most studies had methodological flaws.