Abstract
The prevalence and patterns of co-occurring mental health problem symptoms, substance use, and delinquent conduct were examined in a sample of multiple problem, detained youth. Three distinct patterns of co-occurrence were found using cluster analysis. Youth in two of the clusters had moderate mental health problems but differed in the severity of substance abuse and delinquent conduct. A third group displayed serious mental health symptoms and suicidality coinciding with high rates of substance use and crime.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 230-250 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| Journal | Criminal Justice and Behavior |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 2003 |
| Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine
- Psychology(all)
- Law
Keywords
- Adolescent substance abuse
- Children's mental health
- Juvenile justice