Over the past decade, cases of
substance related disorders have appeared more prevalent in
society. From the mental health perspective, research has shown an
increase in cases of substance related disorders, particularly with
adolescents. This increase has prompted further investigation into
adolescent risk and resilience factors, as well as accuracy in
diagnosis and appropriate treatment plans. Yet, in cases of
adolescent substance use, further investigation is still needed
concerning notification rights of parents, legal authorities,
and/or case workers.
For this...