Purpose
This patient case provides clinicians with an overview of how to identify, assess, and address adolescent substance use effectively. Continuing Education is available.
Continuing education and supplemental resource
Physicians, nurses, and other health professionals can receive free continuing education for this training by registering on CDC TRAIN. Search for course number WB4978 and complete the evaluation. WB4978 Accreditation Statement
Clinicians: you can use the Addressing Adolescent Substance Use tool to help guide your decision making with patients from screening through diagnosis and treatment.
Content Source:
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control