This program will provide education to participants on how substance use disorders (SUDs) present in adolescents and how SUDs are prevalent in adolescents, and the misuse of substance is starting to appear in younger ages. The presenter, Dr. Rebekah Savage, will teach participants how to differentiate substance use in adults and adolescents. This program will also cover how adolescent treatment differs from that of adults. This program will teach participants how to discuss substance use with adolescents and their parents and provide them with education.
Learning Objectives:
1) Explain the basic components of substance use disorders and how substance use disorders may present differently in adolescents than adults.
2) Identify and discuss the link between substance use disorders and stigma in adolescents.
3) Discuss strategies to improve interaction when discussing the use of substances with adolescents and their parents.
4) Understand how substance use disorders are treated differently in adolescents than adults.
5) Demonstrate techniques that can be used when discussing substance use with adolescents.