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Peer reviewedDarboe, Momodou N. – Adolescence, 1996
Discusses the emergence of new types of abused drugs in the United States. Notes that young persons often search for substitutes for better-known substances. It is unclear, however, what factors determine the choice of drug or substance for experimentation, considering the wide range of choices. This paper attempts to delineate the factors that…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Drug Abuse, Drug Education, Drug Use
Peer reviewedMomodou, N. Darboe; And Others – Adolescence, 1996
Discusses the emergence of a new type of abused drug, dextromethorphan, which is used in cough syrup. Presents the results of the first phase of a comprehensive investigation of this phenomenon in the Waynesboro, Pa. school district. Survey data indicate abuse of cough syrup has increased over the years and is increasingly perceived as a problem…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Antisocial Behavior, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction
Peer reviewedSchetky, Diane H. – Essential Psychopharmacology, 2001
This lesson addresses the unique issues confronting child and adolescent psychiatrists in prescribing medication for children and adolescents. Issues of consent, off-label use of medications, safety, and efficacy are discussed, along with problems that may arise when treating high-risk populations. This lesson aims to encourage safe and ethical…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Client Characteristics (Human Services), Drug Education
