Adolescent and Substance-Related Addictive Disorders

• Overview

Gain an understanding of adolescents' substance abuse related problems with proven techniques for assessments, treatments and therapy.

Substance use by adolescents and related problems has become one of the most pressing problems in the teenage years. The use of alcohol, marijuana, opiates and other substances of abuse by adolescents is increasingly common and management of these youth is very challenging. This ondemand webinar presents basic background information on problem substance use among adolescents and provides a critical examination of both assessment and treatment, including traditional interventions such as 12-step, AA/NA as well as newer evidenced-based therapies. You will gain an understanding of what works with adolescents and why.

Authors

Oscar G. Bukstein, M.D., M.P.H., University of Texas-Houston/Baylor College of Medicine

Agenda

Epidemiology

• Substance Use

• Substance-Related Disorders

Definitions

• DSM-IV - Abuse and Dependence

• DSM5 - Substance Use Disorders

Course

• Normal Development

• Risk Factors

• Neurobiology

• Psychiatric Comorbidity

Assessment

• Screening

• Engagement

• Multidomain Assessment

• Instruments

• Drug Screens

Treatment

• Principles of Treatment

• Elements of Treatment

• Psychosocial Interventions

- Traditional Approaches - 12 Step and AA/NA

- CBT

- Motivational Interviewing

- Family Therapy

- Aftercare

• Psychopharmacology

- Replacement and Craving Reduction Therapies

- Comorbid Psychopathology Therapies

Prevention