Adolescent Drug Abuse: Etiological and Treatment Considerations.

Amini, Fariboz; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ152668

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Publication Date: 1976

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Adolescent Drug Abuse: Etiological and Treatment Considerations

Amini, Fariboz; And Others

Adolescence, 11, 42, 281-99, Sum 76

Issues involved in treating adolescent drug abusers and literature describing abuser personality traits are examined. The Youth Service at Langley Porter Institute and the problems encountered and solutions attempted there are discussed. The importance of residential as opposed to outpatient treatment and honesty in staff-patient relationships is emphasized. (RW)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Delinquency Causes, Drug Abuse, Emotional Adjustment, Psychiatric Services, Psychological Needs, Self Concept, Staff Role, Therapeutic Environment, Youth Programs

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