Characterization of dual disorders in addiction treatment-seekers at mexican outpatient centers.

In Mexico, very few studies have been published on dual disorders (DD) at specialized treatment centers describing actual treatment needs and even fewer have been undertaken at addiction treatment centers in the public system. The objective of this study was therefore to analyze DD and other clinical characteristics in people seeking treatment at outpatient addiction centers in the public system.

[Psychosocial risk factors for illicit drug use in a sample of Mexican high school students].

Objectives: To identify psychosocial risk factors for substance abuse among Mexican students and to offer elements for the design of prevention programs.

Methods: A cross-sectional, nonexperimental study of a sample of 516 high school students in six of Mexico's most important cities. From April-June 2005, a customized version of the Drug Use Screening Inventory (revised) (DUSI-R) was administered.