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Review
. 2022 Jun;1(6):EVIDra2200051.
doi: 10.1056/EVIDra2200051. Epub 2022 May 24.

Adolescent Substance Use Disorders

Kevin M Simon  1   2   3 , Sharon J Levy  1   4 , Oscar G Bukstein  2   3
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Review

Adolescent Substance Use Disorders

Kevin M Simon et al. NEJM Evid. 2022 Jun.

Abstract

Adolescent Substance Use DisordersSubstance use disorders contribute to the leading causes of death among adolescents, including homicide and suicide. Here, Simon et al. review the most recent published data on adolescent substance use disorders and the implications for clinical practice.

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Figure 1.
Figure 1.. Risk Factors Associated with Substance Use.
Risk factors are complex and begin long before an individual first tries an illicit substance. Risk factors have been identified at the individual, familial, and community levels. SUD denotes substance use disorder.
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