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Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment (Adolescent)

Scientific Ratings in this topic:
1 - Well-Supported by Research Evidence
2 - Supported by Research Evidence
3 - Promising Research Evidence
4 - Evidence Fails to Demonstrate Effect
5 - Concerning Practice
NR - Not able to be Rated
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Definition for Substance Abuse Treatment (Adolescent):

Substance Abuse Treatment (Adolescent) is defined as the treatment of adolescents (ages 12-17) with active substance use issues, including alcohol, marijuana, and/or other drugs. The CEBC has evaluated only replicable programs that do not use medication as an component of treatment and focuses on treatment programs, as opposed to programs designed to prevent the onset of substance use. Although many of these treatment programs may also be used in adults, the CEBC review and rating examines the research base for these treatments in adolescents only. Substance Abuse Treatment (Adult) is a separate topic area on the CEBC.

Why was Substance Abuse Treatment (Adolescent) chosen as a topic by the Advisory Committee? (Click for Answer)

The CEBC Advisory Committee selected Substance Abuse (Adolescent) because substance abuse may be a result of an adolescent experiencing child abuse/ neglect, parental substance abuse and not having the necessary coping skills to address these traumatic experiences. Providing information about substance abuse treatment programs for adolescents on the CEBC gives child welfare departments additional resources for intervening with adolescents in an effort to help them with substance abuse recovery and develop healthier life skills. Without effective treatment, these adolescents are at higher risk for AWOLs, multiple placements, poor academic performance, and delinquency and they have a poor chance at the successful and safe future that they deserve.

Renee Smylie, MSW
Child Welfare Services Director
County of Tulare, California

Programs in this topic area

Here are your search results for programs in the area of Substance Abuse Treatment (Adolescent):

The programs listed below have been reviewed by the CEBC and, if appropriate, been rated using the Scientific Rating Scale.

Programs with a Scientific Rating of 1 - Well-Supported by Research Evidence:

  • Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) – detailed view
    Topics: Substance Abuse Treatment (Adolescent), Behavioral Management for Adolescents in Child Welfare
    Adolescents 11 to 18 with the following symptoms or problems: substance abuse or at risk, delinquent/conduct disorder, school and other behavioral ...
  • Multisystemic Therapy (MST) – detailed view
    Topics: Disruptive Behavior Treatment (Child & Adolescent), Substance Abuse Treatment (Adolescent), Behavioral Management for Adolescents in Child Welfare
    Youth, 12 to 17 years old, with possible substance abuse issues who are at risk of out-of-home placement due to antisocial or ...

Programs with a Scientific Rating of 2 - Supported by Research Evidence:

Programs with a Scientific Rating of 3 - Promising Research Evidence:

Programs with a Scientific Rating of NR - Not able to be Rated: