Essentials - Adolescent Substance Use- How to Recognize Screen and Communicate-Event Handout

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This document is a summary of a presentation or training session on recognizing, screening, and addressing adolescent substance use. The faculty member leading the session is Marla D. Kushner, DO, FACOFP, who is a medical director and clinical assistant professor. The document provides information on the scope of adolescent substance use, emphasizing the vulnerability of adolescents due to immaturity and impulsive behavior. It also presents data from the Monitoring the Future Study and highlights the risks and consequences of substance use in adolescents.<br /><br />The document discusses various screening tools and assessment procedures that can be used to identify substance use in adolescents. It provides information on three specific screeners - BSTAD, S2BI, and CRAFFT - and their recommended cut points for determining the severity of substance use. The importance of establishing trust and building rapport with adolescents and their parents during screening is emphasized.<br /><br />The document also provides guidance on how to communicate with adolescents about their substance use, including using non-judgmental, open-ended questions and exploring their views on the impact and risk of substance use. It suggests strategies for further assessment and interventions, such as suggesting a urine drug test, considering specialist referral, and establishing follow-up appointments.<br /><br />The importance of communication with parents is also addressed, emphasizing the need to balance confidentiality and parental involvement. The document offers tips on how to talk to parents about their child's substance use and provides resources for referrals to outpatient and inpatient services.<br /><br />Finally, the document emphasizes the importance of follow-up monitoring and addresses the comorbidities of substance use, such as medical issues and mental health concerns. It encourages healthcare professionals to set clear standards against adolescent substance use and to encourage waiting and delay in the use of substances. The document concludes with a section for questions and answers.

Keywords

adolescent substance use

screening tools

assessment procedures

communication with adolescents

parental involvement

referrals to outpatient services

referrals to inpatient services

follow-up monitoring

comorbidities of substance use

clear standards against adolescent substance use