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

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Video Summary

The video lecture is titled "Addressing Adolescent Substance Use: How to Recognize, Screen, and Communicate." It is presented by Dr. Marla Kushner, a fellow in the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians and certified through the American Society of Addiction Medicine. The lecture provides information on recognizing and addressing substance use in adolescents. Dr. Kushner discusses the scope of adolescent substance use, including statistics on alcohol, marijuana, prescription drugs, and illicit drugs. She explains the importance of screening tools and assessment procedures and provides an overview of three screening options: BSTAD, S2BI, and CRAFT. The lecture emphasizes the need for open communication with adolescents and their parents, as well as the importance of referrals and follow-up appointments. It also discusses treatment options, including medication-assisted treatment. Overall, the lecture aims to provide healthcare professionals with tools and strategies to effectively address adolescent substance use. No credits were mentioned in the video.

Keywords

Adolescent Substance Use

Screening Options

Open Communication

Referrals

Treatment Options

Healthcare Professionals