Navigating Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents

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Podcast: Navigating Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents

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Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care and advanced providers.

Statement of NeedAdolescent substance abuse is a critical public health issue in the United States, with drug misuse often starting during adolescence and young adulthood. Physicians play a crucial role in identifying and addressing this problem. By incorporating validated screening tools and communicating with patients' providers can assist in early detection. This podcast will education providers about the trends in substance use disorders and review effective interventions essential to combat adolescent substance abuse.

Objectives At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to:

1. Describe trends in substance use disorders among adolescents.
2. Discuss effects of cannabis on development.
3. Review screening guidelines and tools for substance use disorders.
4. Identify strategies for effective communication with adolescent patients and parents.

ModeratorErin Frazier, M.D. Pediatrician Norton Children’s Medical Group Norton Healthcare Louisville, Kentucky

SpeakerBrittany Badal, M.D.Adolescent Medicine Norton Children’s Medical Group – Novak Center Norton Healthcare Louisville, Kentucky

Moderator, Speaker and Planner Disclosures The planners, moderators and speakers of this activity do not have any financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Commercial Support There was no commercial support for this activity.

Physician CreditsAccreditation Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

HB1 / Prescribing Controlled Substances

The Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure has approved the podcast Navigating Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents for .75 HB1 credit hours. ID# 0724-H.75-NHC1b.

For more information about continuing medical education, please send an email to [e-mail].

Nursing CreditsNorton Healthcare Institute for Education and Development is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing professional development activity has been approved for .75 contact hours. In order for nursing participants to obtain credits, they must claim attendance by attesting to the number of hours in attendance.

For more information related to nursing credits, contact Sally Sturgeon, DNP, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC at [phone] or [e-mail].

Resources for Additional Study:SBIRT Screening Tool https://www.sbirt.care/tools.aspx

CRAFFT Screening Tool https://njaap.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/COMBINED-CRAFFT-2.1-Self-Admin_Clinician-Interview_Risk-Assess-Guide.pdf

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Norton Healthcare, a not for profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. Five Louisville-based hospitals and three hospitals in Southern Indiana, provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women’s and pediatric services. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com.

Date of Original Release | July 2024; Information is current as of the time of recording.

Course Termination Date | July 2027

Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical Education; [phone] or [e-mail]

Podcast Editing and Production by www.unmuteaudio.com