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Biological Contributions to Addictions in Adolescents and Adults: Prevention, Treatment, and Policy Implications
Journal of Adolescent HealthVol. 52Issue 2SupplementS22–S32Published in issue: February, 2013- Marc N. Potenza
Cited in Scopus: 49Despite significant advances in our understanding of the biological bases of addictions, these disorders continue to represent a huge public health burden that is associated with substantial personal suffering. Efforts to target addictions require consideration of how the improved biological understanding of addictions may lead to improved prevention, treatment, and policy initiatives. - Review articleOpen Access
Implications of Science for Illicit Drug Use Policies for Adolescents in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Journal of Adolescent HealthVol. 52Issue 2SupplementS33–S35Published in issue: February, 2013- Maria Elena Medina-Mora
- Susannah E. Gibbs
Cited in Scopus: 5Advances in neuroscience have improved our knowledge of the impact of illicit drug use on the adolescent brain. Translating this new knowledge into improved policies and programs requires the participation of public health and social sciences. This article discusses the implications of the recent advances of neurobiology for policies especially as they pertain to adolescents in low- and middle-income countries. It includes an overview of adolescent use of illicit drugs in low- and middle-income countries and calls for a move toward a transdisciplinary approach.
