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September 10, 2025Drug and Alcohol DependenceOpen Access

Trends in treatment attendance for substance use disorders among adolescents and emerging adults in Australia, 2003-2020

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MWMegan WellsPKPeter J. KellyBLBriony Larance

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Analysis of treatment episodes for substance use disorders in adolescents and emerging adults suggests policy adjustments are needed.

Key Points

  • Treatment completion rates for adolescents and emerging adults were stable, indicating ongoing retention efforts are necessary.
  • Cannabis remained the primary substance of concern, comprising a significant proportion of treatment episodes for youth.
  • Treatment episodes in non-residential services increased over the years, reflecting shifting preferences in service delivery.
  • Trends were consistent with national and international patterns, highlighting the need for tailored interventions for youth.

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Wells et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c242e0b210217d647a4a35https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2025.112845
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