Evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions for young people with substance use disorder : a systematic literature review.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Substance use disorders (SUD) are a global problem with many health and economic consequences, impacting the user, the mental health system and society at large. Over half of SUD problems begin during adolescence. Treatment approaches and effective management frequently involve psychotherapeutic interventions, which prevents long term morbidity and mortality. Recognizing this public health concern and the need for more empirical based knowledge, the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) funded the ‘European Network of Individualized Psychotherapy Treatment of Young People with Mental Disorders’ (TREATme).

OBJECTIVES: As part of the aims of TREATme, in this particular study a systematic review of the published literature was conducted to determine the effectiveness of specific psychotherapeutic interventions (PI) in young people (YP) with SUDs.

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