Abstract
This chapter presents a case of an adolescent facing both commercial sexual exploitation and drug addiction. The chapter reviews existing research on substance use among youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation. In particular, the chapter highlights the intersecting risks and contexts of substance use and commercial sexual exploitation, as well as opportunities and challenges in providing substance use treatment to youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation. We conclude by emphasizing the need for compassionate care that diligently disentangles the intertwined patterns of substance use to promote healing for youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation.
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