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Principles of Care for Young Adults With Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders

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Spencer, Andrea E., Valentine, Sarah E., Sikov, Jennifer, Yule, Amy M., Hsu, Heather, Hallett, Eliza, Xuan, Ziming, Silverstein, Michael +1 more·2021·Pediatrics

Abstract

Over 50% of young adults (defined as individuals aged 18–25 years) with substance use disorders (SUDs) have at least 1 co-occurring psychiatric disorder, and the presence of co-occurring disorders worsens SUD outcomes. Treatment of both co-occurring psychiatric disorders and SUDs in young adults is imperative for optimal treatment, yet many barriers exist to achieving this goal. We present a series of evidence-informed principles of care for young adults with co-occurring psychiatric disorders derived by a workgroup of experts convened by Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction. The 3 principles are as follows: (1) young adults should receive integrated mental health and addiction care across treatment settings; (2) care should be responsive to the needs of young adults exposed to trauma and other adverse childhood experiences; and (3) treatment programs should regularly assess and respond to the evolving mental health needs, motivations, and treatment goals of young adults with co-occurring disorders. Our guidance for each principle is followed by a review of the evidence supporting that principle, as well as practice considerations for implementation. More research among young adults is critical to identify effective treatments and service systems for those with co-occurring disorders.

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Spencer, A. E., Valentine, S. E., Sikov, J., Yule, A. M., Hsu, H., Hallett, E., Xuan, Z., Silverstein, M., & Fortuna, L.
Affiliations
  • Boston Medical Center (US)
  • Boston University (US)
  • University of California, San Francisco (US)
Corresponding author
Spencer, Andrea E.
Venue
Pediatrics
Published
2021-01-01
Volume
147
Issue
Supplement 2
Pages
229-239
ISSN
  • 0031-4005 (ISSN-L)
  • 1098-4275
OpenAlex
W3114758312
Cited by
34
References
98
Citations by year
2026: 12 · 2025: 9 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 3 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 2
FWCI
2.34
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • PEDIATRICS (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
  • eScholarship (California Digital Library) (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institute of Mental Health (K23MH118478, K23MH117221)
  • National Institute on Drug Abuse (K12DA000357)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Speech and Hearing › Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Mental Health Treatment and Access
Keywords
young adults, trauma-informed care, adverse childhood experiences, barriers to treatment, treatment goals, treatment motivation
MeSH terms
Adverse Childhood Experiences, Mental Disorders, Consensus Development Conferences as Topic, Consensus Statements as Topic, Humans, Program Evaluation, Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry), Delivery of Health Care, Integrated, Substance-Related Disorders, Young Adult

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