Abstract
Method
Data for this cross-sectional study were obtained from a multisite research project. Adolescents, ages 11–18, participated
in a comprehensive screening program for substance abuse at 106 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)-funded grantee sites throughout the United States.
in a comprehensive screening program for substance abuse at 106 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)-funded grantee sites throughout the United States.
Conclusion
The findings show that some indicators of severe victimization experiences are shared risk factors for internalizing, for
externalizing, and for co-occurring internalizing and externalizing problems, thus providing support for the common factors
model of co-morbidity. These findings suggest that practitioners in substance abuse treatment must thoroughly assess for severe
victimization experiences among adolescents presenting with co-occurring mental health issues. Treatment planning and interventions
may focus on helping adolescents cope effectively with their victimization experiences and addressing their MH needs.
externalizing, and for co-occurring internalizing and externalizing problems, thus providing support for the common factors
model of co-morbidity. These findings suggest that practitioners in substance abuse treatment must thoroughly assess for severe
victimization experiences among adolescents presenting with co-occurring mental health issues. Treatment planning and interventions
may focus on helping adolescents cope effectively with their victimization experiences and addressing their MH needs.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Paper
- Pages 1-19
- DOI 10.1007/s10566-011-9151-9
- Authors
- Bushra Sabri, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Journal Child and Youth Care Forum
- Online ISSN 1573-3319
- Print ISSN 1053-1890