Substance use patterns in an adolescent psychiatric unit in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Vuyani W Nxumalo Yvette M Nel

Published in: The South African journal of psychiatry : SAJP : the journal of the Society of Psychiatrists of South Africa (2024)

The findings of this review provide an update on the pattern and prevalence of substance use among this adolescent mental healthcare user group, highlighting potential therapeutic targets.

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