Stimulant Use Disorders - 22/06/16
, William F. Haning, MDRésumé |
Compared with other illicit substances, stimulants are not commonly used by adolescents; however, they represent a serious concern regarding substance use among youths. This article uses methamphetamine as a model for stimulant use in adolescents; cocaine and prescription stimulants are also mentioned. Methamphetamine use among adolescents and young adults is a serious health concern with potentially long-term physical, cognitive, and psychiatric consequences. Brain development and the effects of misusing stimulants align such that usage in adolescents can more dangerous than during adulthood. It seems helpful to keep in mind the differences between adolescents and young adults when implementing interventions.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Adolescents, Substance use, Stimulant use disorder, Methamphetamine, Diagnosis, Assessment
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Vol 25 - N° 3
P. 461-471 - juillet 2016 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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