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Objective
Different combinations of substance use and mental health problems require different treatment approaches. Our study aimed to (i) identify the shared substance use classes among young people at treatment admission, (ii) determine which mental health symptoms, quality of life (QOL) and service types were associated with the identified substance use classes, and (iii) prospectively determine which substance use classes and service types were more likely to complete treatment.
Findings/Key points
There appear to be high levels of polysubstance use among young people entering substance use treatment in Australia. Wide ranging polysubstance users were more likely to report psychotic symptoms and be enrolled in a residential program than primary amphetamine users and alcohol and cannabis users.
Design/methods
Cross-sectional and prospective study using service and outcome data.