In adolescence, substance use tends to occur along a continuum from abstinence to experimentation to nonproblematic use to problematic use to substance use disorder.
DSM-5 defines sub...
Adolescent-appropriate screening using a validated measure should be administered at least annually at every adolescent preventive care visit and appropriate urgent/acute care visits.
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School-based prevention programs have demonstrated efficacy.
Treatment can be provided in a number of different settings both outpatient and inpatient with varying intensity, ...
Patients should be screened annually at all preventive visits.
When an action plan is created or in those receiving brief advice or brief interve...
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Das JK, Salam RA, Arshad A, et al. Interventions for ...
305.90 Other, mixed, or unspecified drug abuse, unspecified use
305.00 Alcohol abuse, unspecified
305.20 Cannabis abuse, unspecified
305.1 Tobacco use disorder
305.60 Cocaine abuse, unspecified
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Q: Should I screen adolescents who use substances for suicide risk?
A: Yes. All adolescents with a history of substance misuse should be screened for suicide risk and suicidal ideations. Adolescent...
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