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This study aims to examine the prevalence and comorbidity of PTSD, major depression, and substance abuse in adolescents exposed to violence.

Violence and risk of PTSD, major depression, substance abuse/dependence, and comorbidity: Results from the National Survey of Adolescents.

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Randomized trial shows the impact of violence on PTSD, depression, and substance abuse in adolescents, suggesting urgent intervention is needed.

This study aims to examine the prevalence and comorbidity of PTSD, major depression, and substance abuse in adolescents exposed to violence.
National household probability sample with 4,023 adolescents aged 12-17
Prevalence rates were calculated for PTSD, major depressive episode, and substance abuse/dependence
Comorbidity was assessed among the diagnosed disorders.
16% of boys and 19% of girls met criteria for at least one diagnosis
6-month PTSD rates: 3.7% boys, 6.3% girls; 6-month MDE rates: 7.4% boys, 13.9% girls; 12-month SA/D rates: 8.2% boys, 6.2% girls
PTSD showed higher likelihood of comorbidity compared to MDE and SA/D.

Kilpatrick et al. (2003) studied this question.

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Randomized trial shows the impact of violence on PTSD, depression, and substance abuse in adolescents, suggesting urgent intervention is needed.