Examine psychiatric syndromes that may co-occur with substance use disorders during adolescence. Psychiatric syndromes are what you would find in the DSM 5. Describe the combined impact of substance use and psychiatric syndromes among adolescents. Provi

Week 6 Topic 1 DQ#1: When you think about this question, try to think of developmental considerations as well as cultural considerations. This is a very neat question, because it makes one think about individual differences.

What do you consider an appropriate co-occurring diagnosis for an adolescent substance use disorder compared to an adult substance use disorder? Why or why not? 

Week 6 Topic 2 DQ#2: What is the importance of exercising caution when working on a diagnosis with an adolescent substance use disorder?