Juvenile Drug Courts and Teen Substance Abuse

Juvenile Drug Courts and Teen Substance Abuse

Author: Jeffrey A. Butts

Publisher: The Urban Insitute

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13: 9780877667254

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This book examines the ideas behind juvenile drug courts and explores their history and popularity. The collection assesses the evidence supporting juvenile drug courts and guides the next generation of evaluation research.


Screening and Assessing Adolescents for Substance Use Disorders

Screening and Assessing Adolescents for Substance Use Disorders

Author: Ken C. Winters

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 0788185861

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Presents information on identifying, screening, and assessing adolescents who use substances. This report focuses on the most current procedures and instruments for detecting substance abuse among adolescents, conducting comprehensive assessments, and beginning treatment planning. Presents appropriate strategies and guidelines for screening and assessment. Explains legal issues concerning Federal and State confidentiality laws. Provides guidance for screening and assessing adolescents in juvenile justice settings. Summarizes instruments to screen and assess adolescents for substance and general functioning domains.