Neurológia pre prax 6/2008
BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS IN ADOLESCENTS – CONDUCT DISORDERS, HYPERKINETIC DISORDERS, AND PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
The synopsis deals with problem behavior in adolescents, particularly with three selected disorders – conduct disorders, attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder and substance abuse related disorders. The diagnostic criteria of the particular disorders, distinction of in dividual disorders and their common features, their symptoms and basic therapeutic algorithms are discussed.
Keywords: conduct disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, hyperkinetic conduct disorder, substance-related disorders, children, adolescents.
