title: Transition-Aged Youths With Dual Diagnoses.
abstract: The current study provides an overview of the research knowledge about unique problems encountered by transition-aged youths with dual diagnoses. A description of the considerable physical and emotional changes experienced by transition-aged youths provides a foundation for exploring the pressures and challenges compounded by mental health issues and substance abuse. Programs that provide intensive support throughout the transition years pay valuable dividends. However, transition-aged youths with dual diagnoses of mental disorders and substance abuse find themselves faced with limited or nonexistent options. There is a confusing lack of continuity and consistency of supports and services, which complicates the already perplexing circumstances that beleaguer the lives of young adults with dual diagnoses.
authors.forename: Christopher M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Kalinyak
authors.forename: Faye A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Gary
authors.forename: Cheryl M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Killion
authors.forename: M Jane
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Suresky
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D017831:Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry); D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D055815:Young Adult