TY - JOUR
T1 - Psychiatry in orthodontics. Part 2
T2 - Substance abuse among adolescents and its relevance to orthodontic practice
AU - Neeley, Wendell W.
AU - Kluemper, G. Thomas
AU - Hays, Lon R.
PY - 2006/2
Y1 - 2006/2
N2 - Substance abuse by adolescents is a serious problem that will touch every orthodontic practice. Recent data show that 40% of tenth graders in the United States will use an illicit drug at some time, and 18% will do so in a 30-day period. These are significant figures that should impact orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. The nature of orthodontic treatment is unique in that the orthodontist will see relatively healthy adolescent patients on a monthly basis over a period of years. The orthodontist is in a prime position to recognize potential substance abuse problems and make referrals. This article discusses various types of substance abuse, diagnosis, options for referral, and orthodontic implications.
AB - Substance abuse by adolescents is a serious problem that will touch every orthodontic practice. Recent data show that 40% of tenth graders in the United States will use an illicit drug at some time, and 18% will do so in a 30-day period. These are significant figures that should impact orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. The nature of orthodontic treatment is unique in that the orthodontist will see relatively healthy adolescent patients on a monthly basis over a period of years. The orthodontist is in a prime position to recognize potential substance abuse problems and make referrals. This article discusses various types of substance abuse, diagnosis, options for referral, and orthodontic implications.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.ajodo.2005.11.005
DO - 10.1016/j.ajodo.2005.11.005
M3 - Review article
C2 - 16473709
AN - SCOPUS:32344452655
SN - 0889-5406
VL - 129
SP - 185
EP - 193
JO - American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
JF - American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
IS - 2
ER -