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Understanding Adolescent Substance Abuse: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Implications

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Title: Understanding Adolescent Substance Abuse: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Implications
Language: English
Authors: Burrow-Sanchez, Jason J.
Source: Journal of Counseling & Development. Sum 2006 84(3):283-290.
Availability: American Counseling Association. 5999 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304. Tel: 800-422-2648; Tel: 800-347-6647; Fax: 800-473-2329; Web site: http://www.counseling.org.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2006
Intended Audience: Counselors
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Risk, Substance Abuse, Persistence, Attribution Theory, Counseling Techniques, Counseling Psychology, Guidelines, Adolescent Development, Clinical Psychology
ISSN: 0748-9633
Abstract: From a developmental perspective, adolescence is a time of gaining independence, experimentation, and taking risks. One area of experimentation associated with adolescence is substance use. For counselors working with adolescents who use or abuse substances, or both, it is important to understand the scope of the problem and ways to effectively work with this population. This article provides counselors with current information on adolescent substance abuse and suggestions for clinical work.
Abstractor: Author
Entry Date: 2006
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Accession Number: EJ742177
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:From a developmental perspective, adolescence is a time of gaining independence, experimentation, and taking risks. One area of experimentation associated with adolescence is substance use. For counselors working with adolescents who use or abuse substances, or both, it is important to understand the scope of the problem and ways to effectively work with this population. This article provides counselors with current information on adolescent substance abuse and suggestions for clinical work.
ISSN:0748-9633