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8 Core Principles When Treating Addiction in Adolescents

Author(s):

Christopher J. Hammond, MD, PhD,Pravesh Sharma, MD

The main goal in treating addiction is to help the patient achieve and improve functioning. When that patient is also an adolescent, there are special considerations. Here's a quick primer.

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