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Peer reviewedKnapp, Judith Ellen; And Others – Adolescence, 1991
Investigated variables that predicted success in adolescent inpatient drug treatment program for 94 polydrug abusers. Based prognosis on Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), Millon Adolescent Personality Inventory, Wechsler IQ, and historical variables. Found favorable outcome associated with having fewer legal difficulties, fewer…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Drug Rehabilitation
Peer reviewedWright, Loyd S. – Adolescence, 1985
Among 433 high school seniors, 12 percent were determined to be either polydrug users or abusers. Comparisons between nonpolydrug users and polydrug users on family violence, personality traits, psychological characteristics, and behavior are given. (Author/BL)
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Drug Rehabilitation, Drug Use, Family Violence
Peer reviewedRalph, Norbert; McMenamy, Carol – Adolescence, 1996
Investigates treatment outcomes for all admissions to an adolescent chemical dependency program over a 10-month period. Interviews with parents of patients were conducted. The effect of various pretreatment and treatment factors on outcomes were investigated. Better treatment outcome was associated with older adolescents, greater participation in…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Drug Education
