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Review
. 2017 Sep;40(3):475-486.
doi: 10.1016/j.psc.2017.05.012.

Addictive Disorders in Adolescents

Anh Truong  1 , Nidal Moukaddam  2 , Alexander Toledo  2 , Edore Onigu-Otite  2
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Review

Addictive Disorders in Adolescents

Anh Truong et al. Psychiatr Clin North Am. 2017 Sep.

Abstract

Addictive disorders in youth represent a dynamic field characterized by shifting patterns of substance use and high rates of experimentation, while retaining the risky behaviors and negative outcomes associated with established drug classes. Youth/adolescents are also at the forefront of use of new technologies, and non-substance-related disorders are pertinent. These disorders present with similar pictures of impairment, and can be diagnosed following the same principles. An underlying mental disorder and the possibility of a dual diagnosis need to be assessed carefully, and optimal treatment includes psychosocial treatments with applicable pharmacologic management, the latter representing an expanding field.

Keywords: Addiction; Adolescence; Gambling; Internet gaming; Substance use disorders; Video games.

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