title: Stimulant Use Disorders.
abstract: Compared with other illicit substances, stimulants are not commonly used by adolescents; however, they represent a serious concern regarding substance use among youths. This article uses methamphetamine as a model for stimulant use in adolescents; cocaine and prescription stimulants are also mentioned. Methamphetamine use among adolescents and young adults is a serious health concern with potentially long-term physical, cognitive, and psychiatric consequences. Brain development and the effects of misusing stimulants align such that usage in adolescents can more dangerous than during adulthood. It seems helpful to keep in mind the differences between adolescents and young adults when implementing interventions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, 1356 Lusitana Street, 4th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA. Electronic address: Taryn.Park@seattlechildrens.org.
authors.forename: Taryn M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, 1356 Lusitana Street, 4th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA.
authors.forename: William F
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: Haning
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000187:drug effects; D000367:Age Factors; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008694:Methamphetamine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D008694:Methamphetamine
keywords: Adolescents; Assessment; Diagnosis; Methamphetamine; Stimulant use disorder; Substance use