{"title":"Prescription drug misuse: a growing national problem.","authors":"Jonathan A Hertz, John R Knight","doi":"10.1016/j.admecli.2006.06.009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.admecli.2006.06.009","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Misuse of prescription drugs has been a growing problem in the United States affecting all age groups, including adolescents. Recent years have produced many advances in medical management of chronic pain, depression and anxiety, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Many of the medications used to treat these disorders, such as the opioids, benzodiazepines, and psychostimulants, also have potential for abuse and dependence. The challenge for the clinician today is to maximize safe and effective treatment with available medication, while preventing the diversion of prescribed medication or the development of substance-related disorders in patients receiving these medications.</p>","PeriodicalId":87044,"journal":{"name":"Adolescent medicine clinics","volume":"17 3","pages":"751-69; abstract xiii"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"26299876","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advances in hormonal contraception.","authors":"Nupur Gupta","doi":"10.1016/j.admecli.2006.06.015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.admecli.2006.06.015","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article presents a review of advances made in hormonal contraception over the past 15 years. It looks at the different routes of administration that have been developed, at newer formulations of conventional methods, and at novel contraceptive agents that are in the process of approval. The article provides a short description of each of these contraceptive methods, information about compliance, side effects, and efficacy, and an update on that particular method.</p>","PeriodicalId":87044,"journal":{"name":"Adolescent medicine clinics","volume":"17 3","pages":"653-71; abstract xi"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"26299967","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Tobacco use cessation for adolescents.","authors":"William P Adelman","doi":"10.1016/j.admecli.2006.06.013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.admecli.2006.06.013","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adolescent tobacco users are unique. Thus far, effective interventions for adult tobacco users have been disappointing when applied to adolescents. This article reviews current evidence regarding adolescent tobacco use cessation interventions, explores under-researched areas in tobacco use cessation for adolescents, and offers assistance with treating adolescent tobacco users across the spectrum of use. A means of assessment and treatment of the adolescent smoker is proposed, and cases are included to assist the practitioner with treatment of the experimental tobacco user, the \"adolescent-type\" intermittent user, and the daily \"adult-type\" of adolescent tobacco user.</p>","PeriodicalId":87044,"journal":{"name":"Adolescent medicine clinics","volume":"17 3","pages":"697-717; abstract xii"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"26299873","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Performance-enhancing drug use in young athletes.","authors":"Carla Laos, Jordan D Metzl","doi":"10.1016/j.admecli.2006.06.011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.admecli.2006.06.011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article explores the issue of performance-enhancing drug use in adolescent athletes. The article describes current substances that are being used by adolescent athletes, explains their positive and negative effects, examines factors contributing to their increased use in adolescent athletes, and discusses approaches to educating adolescents about alternate means of enhancing their athletic performance. It is hoped that this information will be useful toward encouraging young athletes to pursue, safe, healthy, and natural means of performance enhancement, such as practice and strength training, to improve sports performance in a safe, effective manner.</p>","PeriodicalId":87044,"journal":{"name":"Adolescent medicine clinics","volume":"17 3","pages":"719-31; abstract xii"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"26299874","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Immunization update: pertussis, meningoccocus, and human papillomavirus.","authors":"Amy B Middleman","doi":"10.1016/j.admecli.2006.06.012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.admecli.2006.06.012","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>New vaccines are being recommended for adolescents at a brisk pace. Immunization is an effective preventive measure, and by bringing adolescents in for a medical intervention, the new vaccines promise not only to protect adolescents from the specific diseases they address, but also to enhance other health care services, including screening for other health risk behaviors. This article discusses the newest vaccination recommendations for adolescents pertaining to the meningococcal and tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis vaccines and reviews the human papillomavirus vaccines developed for use in the United States. With the advent of these new vaccines, the potential exists to improve adolescent health significantly through prevention, adding new incentive to increase adolescent immunization rates for all indicated vaccines.</p>","PeriodicalId":87044,"journal":{"name":"Adolescent medicine clinics","volume":"17 3","pages":"547-63; abstract ix-x"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"26299962","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Abuse of proprietary (over-the-counter) drugs.","authors":"Janet F Williams, Patricia K Kokotailo","doi":"10.1016/j.admecli.2006.06.006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.admecli.2006.06.006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A predominantly overlooked type of substance abuse by adolescents and young adults in the United States and around the world is the abuse of medications and other products sold without a prescription, or over-the-counter (OTC), to the public. OTC substance abuse causes significant morbidity and mortality, and there are concerns that some types of OTC substance abuse are increasing. Regular office screening for inhalant abuse and other substance abuse and health risk behaviors must be part of standard pediatric care. This article discusses what is known about the extent and clinical impact of OTC substance abuse and reviews key points about recognition, detection, and management.</p>","PeriodicalId":87044,"journal":{"name":"Adolescent medicine clinics","volume":"17 3","pages":"733-50; abstract xiii"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"26299875","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stavra A Xanthakos, Stephen R Daniels, Thomas H Inge
{"title":"Bariatric surgery in adolescents: an update.","authors":"Stavra A Xanthakos, Stephen R Daniels, Thomas H Inge","doi":"10.1016/j.admecli.2006.06.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.admecli.2006.06.001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bariatric surgery, although not a cure for obesity, can help selected extremely obese adolescents achieve significant weight loss and improvement of obesity-related comorbidities, in conjunction with continued dietary and behavioral interventions. This article summarizes the current guidelines for selection of adolescent candidates for bariatric surgery and discusses the types of bariatric procedures presently available for this age group. Data on the complications and outcomes of bariatric surgery in this special population are reviewed.</p>","PeriodicalId":87044,"journal":{"name":"Adolescent medicine clinics","volume":"17 3","pages":"589-612; abstract x"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"26299964","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Alcohol use disorders: a clinical update.","authors":"Barry L Irons","doi":"10.1016/j.admecli.2006.03.006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.admecli.2006.03.006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Alcohol use disorders are a significant public health problem. All providers who work with teenagers are likely to encounter youth for whom this is a relevant concern. Routine screening for alcohol use disorders has become the standard of care, and a number of validated, concise screening measures are now available. Youth with alcohol use disorders are unlikely to show the physical stigmata of adult alcohol dependence. Knowledge of risk variables can inform anticipatory guidance and interventions, and all providers can play a helpful role to address problematic use of alcohol.</p>","PeriodicalId":87044,"journal":{"name":"Adolescent medicine clinics","volume":"17 2","pages":"259-82"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"26123145","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
David F Briones, James A Wilcox, Beatriz Mateus, Djillali Boudjenah
{"title":"Risk factors and prevention in adolescent substance abuse: a biopsychosocial approach.","authors":"David F Briones, James A Wilcox, Beatriz Mateus, Djillali Boudjenah","doi":"10.1016/j.admecli.2006.03.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.admecli.2006.03.005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article provides an overview of existing evidence regarding risk and prevention factors in adolescent substance abuse from a biopsychosocial viewpoint. It is believed that this approach offers a practical model for the integration of inherently complex factors into the clinical setting. These factors cannot be isolated from the influences of the greater society, such as the school system or homelessness. Prevention and treatment issues must approach the impaired adolescent with a multifactorial and comprehensive plan that integrates multidisciplinary involvement.</p>","PeriodicalId":87044,"journal":{"name":"Adolescent medicine clinics","volume":"17 2","pages":"335-52"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"26123148","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Douglas Ziedonis, Shane Haberstroh, Mia Hanos Zimmermann, Mark Miceli, Jonathan Foulds
{"title":"Adolescent tobacco use and dependence: assessment and treatment strategies.","authors":"Douglas Ziedonis, Shane Haberstroh, Mia Hanos Zimmermann, Mark Miceli, Jonathan Foulds","doi":"10.1016/j.admecli.2006.03.009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.admecli.2006.03.009","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Tobacco use is common among children and adolescents, and about 50% who try smoking will progress to regular use and dependence. Tobacco dependence is best conceptualized as a pediatric disease that should be addressed in adolescence. This article focuses on tobacco dependence, assessment and treatment, including goals of abstinence and exposure reduction. Although more research is needed, treatment success is more likely to occur with multicomponent interventions that are tailored to the individual needs and the unique issues for this age group, including issues of parental involvement and consent for treatment, developmental issues, and patient preferences. Several school-based interventions appear promising, and many resources are available to provide education for parents, youth, and health care providers.</p>","PeriodicalId":87044,"journal":{"name":"Adolescent medicine clinics","volume":"17 2","pages":"381-410"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"26123150","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}