Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Clinical Practice Guideline: Assessment and Treatment of Adolescents and Young Adults With Substance Use Disorders and Problematic Substance Use (Excluding Tobacco)
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Abstract
To enhance the quality of care and clinical outcomes for adolescents with substance use disorder (SUD) and problematic substance use (PSU). The aims are 2-fold: (1) to summarize empirically based guidance about the psychosocial, behavioral, and psychopharmacologic treatment of SUDs and PSU in adolescents and young adults; and (2) to summarize expert-based guidance about the assessment and clinical management of these disorders.




