Substance use disorder: Screening adolescents in primary care

Abstract: Adolescence is a time for experimentation, often leading to impulsive decision-making and risky behavior that can cause harm. Many primary care clinicians lack training in managing positive substance use screens. Screening adolescent patients in primary care can help identify, prevent, and treat substance use disorder.
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: SUBSTANCE USE: CE Connection Source Type: research