Treating Young People with Co-Occurring Disorders: What Works?

Authors

Molly Oberweiser Kennedy, Portland State University
L. Kris Gowen, Portland State UniversityFollow

Published In

Focal Point: Youth, Young Adults, & Mental Health. Co-Occurring Disorders

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Summer 2014

Subjects

Dual diagnosis -- Treatment, Youth -- Personality disorders -- Treatment, Social work with youth -- Evaluation, Substance abuse -- Treatment

Abstract

Youth with substance use disorders often also face mental health challenges. Two recent studies analyzed two different treatment approaches for co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders: (1) a standardized therapy approach and (2) 12-step support groups, as modalities for effectively treating and continuing positive outcomes for young people with co-occurring mental health and substance use issues. The findings from these studies are summarized below.

Description

Forms part of Focal Point's ongoing series "Data Trends."

Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/15822

Citation Details

Kennedy, M.O., & Gowen, L.K. (2014). Treating Young People with Co-Occurring Disorders: What Works? Focal Point: Youth, Young Adults, & Mental Health. Co-Occurring Disorders, Summer 2014, v. 28, pages 12-14.