Recognizing and Treating Attention Deficit Disorders in Chemically Dependent Adolescents.

Looff, David H.

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ERIC Number: EJ487503

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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Recognizing and Treating Attention Deficit Disorders in Chemically Dependent Adolescents.

Looff, David H.

Journal of Adolescent Chemical Dependency, v1 n1 p5-30 1990

Presents case of adolescent student at residential program for chemically dependent adolescents who had dyslexia and attention deficit disorder. Explains features of attention deficit disorder with and without hyperactivity and discusses prevalence of attention deficit disorder in chemically dependent population. Explores diagnostic issues, treatment issues, and parental questions and concerns. (NB)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Attention Deficit Disorders, Counseling Techniques, Drug Addiction, Dyslexia, Educational Diagnosis, Identification, Institutionalized Persons, Intervention, Psychological Evaluation, Residential Programs

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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