Citation

Fass D, Calhoun GB, Glaser BA, Yanosky DJ. J. Child Adolesc. Subst. Abuse 2009; 18(2): 144-156.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10678280902724036

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The authors investigated the differences in characteristics and risk behaviors endorsed by detained adolescent methamphetamine users and compared them with other drug users. Subjects completed the Millon Adolescent Clinical Inventory and a questionnaire in which sociodemographics and behavioral information were explored and compared. Multivariate analyses and self-reports revealed that meth-using adolescents were more likely than other drug users to present symptoms of a clinical syndrome, and had higher prevalence rates of attempted suicide and parents who use drugs.

RESULTS indicate significant differences between these groups and suggest the need for individualized drug treatment.

Language: en

Keywords

Substance abuse; Juvenile offenders