Home Based Treatment for Drug Use in Early Adolescents
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder focused on measuring ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Substance Use, Drug and Alcohol Use
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Study participants (subjects and parents) must provide written consent and verbal assent Adolescents aged 11 through 14 of any race or ethnic background, A DSM-IV disruptive behavior disorder diagnosis (either CD, ODD, ADHD or disruptive behavior disorder not otherwise specified [DBD NOS]), Adolescents who are either using one or more substances regularly (2 or more times a month for 3 consecutive months), and Acceptable insurance coverage (i.e., participant has insurance that is accepted by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center [UPMC] in the event that they are randomly assigned to the treatment-as-usual [TAU] group). Exclusion Criteria: Full scale IQ below 80; History of pervasive developmental disorder, schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders, organic mental disorders or eating disorders, Diagnosis of bipolar disorder, Recent treatment for substance problems, and/or Daily use of "hard" street drugs (i.e., cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, inhalants).
Sites / Locations
- Youth and Family Research Program
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
1
2
Home Based Treatment
Treatment as Usual