title: Substance misuse in the young.
abstract: Many young people experiment with alcohol and drugs and a small minority meet the criteria for substance dependency. Yet substance misuse may be overlooked in children presenting with behavioural problems, difficulties at school and associated poor academic performance. This article considers the implications for management and prevention.
authors.affiliation: Mental Health Service, Warley Hospital, Essex.
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Dunne
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D011322:Primary Prevention; D012307:Risk Factors; D015813:Substance Abuse Detection; D016320:Substance Abuse Treatment Centers; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control