Sentences with phrase «prevalence of adolescent substance use»

Reducing the prevalence of adolescent substance use, violent behavior, and suicidality are among the most crucial national health objectives.

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Upon narrowing the study's focus to the three smallest and least studied U.S. racial groups, Pacific Islander, multiracial, and American Indian adolescents had higher prevalence for using several illicit substances as well as every marker of suicidality compared to non-Hispanic white adolescents.

«Consequently, while we were interested in identifying disparities for all U.S. racial minority groups, we wanted to pay special attention to estimating the national prevalence of, and disparities in, substance use and suicidality among these understudied and historically ignored adolescents.»

The paper, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, presents some of the largest known estimates to date of the prevalence of substance use and suicide among American youth, with special focus on Pacific Islander, multiracial, and American Indian adolescents.

Prevalence and Timing of Diagnosable Mental Health, Alcohol, and Substance Use Problems Among Older Adolescents in the Child Welfare System

Prevalence and Timing of Diagnosable Mental Health, Alcohol, and Substance Use Problems Among Older Adolescents in the Child Welfare System Keller, Salazar, & Courtney (2010) Children and Youth Services Review, 32 (4) View Abstract Reports the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depression, alcohol abuse / dependence, and substance abuse / dependence diagnoses assessed with a structured clinical interview protocol in a population - based, multi-State, age cohort of older adolescents about to exit child welfarPrevalence and Timing of Diagnosable Mental Health, Alcohol, and Substance Use Problems Among Older Adolescents in the Child Welfare System Keller, Salazar, & Courtney (2010) Children and Youth Services Review, 32 (4) View Abstract Reports the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depression, alcohol abuse / dependence, and substance abuse / dependence diagnoses assessed with a structured clinical interview protocol in a population - based, multi-State, age cohort of older adolescents about to exit child welfareSubstance Use Problems Among Older Adolescents in the Child Welfare System Keller, Salazar, & Courtney (2010) Children and Youth Services Review, 32 (4) View Abstract Reports the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depression, alcohol abuse / dependence, and substance abuse / dependence diagnoses assessed with a structured clinical interview protocol in a population - based, multi-State, age cohort of older adolescents about to exit child welfaAdolescents in the Child Welfare System Keller, Salazar, & Courtney (2010) Children and Youth Services Review, 32 (4) View Abstract Reports the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depression, alcohol abuse / dependence, and substance abuse / dependence diagnoses assessed with a structured clinical interview protocol in a population - based, multi-State, age cohort of older adolescents about to exit child welfarprevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depression, alcohol abuse / dependence, and substance abuse / dependence diagnoses assessed with a structured clinical interview protocol in a population - based, multi-State, age cohort of older adolescents about to exit child welfaresubstance abuse / dependence diagnoses assessed with a structured clinical interview protocol in a population - based, multi-State, age cohort of older adolescents about to exit child welfaadolescents about to exit child welfare systems.

Although we know of no previous attempt to estimate the lifetime prevalence of DSM - IV oppositional - defiant disorder, conduct disorder, or attention - deficit / hyperactivity disorder in a nationally representative sample of adults, the NCS - R estimates are in the range reported in epidemiological surveys of adolescents.26, 27 The NCS - R prevalence estimate for intermittent explosive disorder is also consistent with the scant data on the prevalence of that disorder.28 Given that previous epidemiological surveys excluded these impulse - control disorders, it is striking that their combined lifetime prevalence is higher than that for either mood disorders or substance use disorders.

Previous studies have documented the association between bullying and both health behaviors and symptoms.21, 43,44 These studies indicate that while being bullied is associated with difficulty making friends and lower use of alcohol, 21 perpetration of bullying is associated with more time spent with friends44 and increased use of alcohol and cigarettes.21 This suggests that although adolescents who are bullied may be at less risk for adverse health outcomes associated with substance use, they may be at increased risk for somatic complaints associated with poor peer relationships.3, 18 New initiatives such as the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration's Stop Bullying Now campaign45 should be evaluated for their efficacy in raising public awareness and reducing the prevalence of bullying.