Prevalence of substance use among adolescents residing in urban slums of Vellore: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Adolescent substance abuse is a growing public health concern. Adolescence is the starting point for adult substance misuse. The likelihood of acquiring dependence in adulthood is significantly decreased when substance use is not initiated during adolescence.

Clinical Profile of Adolescent Onset Anorexia Nervosa at a Tertiary Care Center.

Objective: To study the clinical profile and outcome of adolescent onset anorexia nervosa at a tertiary care center in Southern India.

Method: Review of hospital records of adolescents diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Outcome was assessed for those with a follow-up of atleast one year, by outpatient visit or by a telephonic interview.