Medication Integration in Treatment of Comorbid Adolescent Substance Users/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

We intend for MIP to be a 5-session, family-based protocol delivered during the early portion of ASU treatment. MIP will contain three elements deemed essential for integrating pharmacological interventions into outpatient behavioral treatment for youth: (1) standardized psychiatric assessment and family-focused psychoeducation about the target problem; (2) an approved medication regimen with demonstrated efficacy for comorbid populations; (3) family-based interventions for medication acceptance and coordination of psychiatric and behavioral services. MIP will incorporate research-proven interventions from each of these core areas.