Journal of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Substance Use Disorders Among Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
Daniela Salcedo, Rita DiLeo, and Steven Szydlowski
Abstract
Substance use disorders have become more prevalent among juvenile justice system detainees in recent years. A review of substance abuse among adolescent offenders is offered, indicating a serious need for treatment. The researchers examine the existing literature, therapies used in the past, and the barriers to youth in the juvenile justice system engaging in substance abuse treatment. Recent statistics of substance abuse disorders, barriers to treatment, detection methods and interventions, and causes of substance misuse among youth involved in the juvenile justice system are assessed. Implications for young detainees to underline the critical need for attention to the subject are provided. Recommendations to reduce high rates of substance use and enhance treatment approaches are suggested.
Keywords: Substance abuse; Juvenile justice; Detection; and Treatmen
Journal Information
- Journal Name: Journal of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
- Journal Short Name: J Ment Health Substance Use
- Language: English
- Format of Publication: Online
- Starting Year: 2020
- Focus Subject: Mental Health Disorders, Substance Abuse, and Addiction
- Publication Model: Online
- Frequency of Publication: One Issue a Year
- Review Process: Single blind peer-review by referees
- Time to 1st Decision: 2 to 3 weeks from date of submission
- Time to Acceptance: 4 to 6 weeks, depending upon the required revision cycles
- Time to Publication: 1 to 3 weeks from date of final submission in the forthcoming issue
- DOI Prefix: 10.7620
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