The presence of substance abuse has an effect on psychopathology and has been found to be associated with both internalizing and externalizing disorders (Deas, & Brown, 2006). Research indicates differing lines of relationships between psychiatric disorders and substance disorders (Santisteban, & Owenz, 2011). Some psychiatric disorders are diagnosed early in a child’s life. When diagnosed early some disorders are easier to treat, but need treatment several times throughout life. If not treated some children can turn to substance abuse to combat anxiety and depression (Santisteban, & Owenz, 2011). However, there is limited research on how to treat these disorders in Latino patients (Lau, 2006). The treatments that have shown some viability
