2021 AM Posters-Recognizing Risk Factors for Adolescent Substance Use and

Recognizing Risk Factors for Adolescent Substance Use and - 1

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This document is about an implementation project aimed at training medical students, residents, and fellows in clinical settings to recognize risk factors for adolescent substance use and integrate evidence-based screening tools. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend universal screening for substance use during routine health care visits. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) also emphasizes the importance of substance use screening as part of mental health assessments. However, the implementation of screening for substance use remains underdeveloped in many clinical settings.<br /><br />The project focuses on disseminating evidence-based screening tools for substance use and increasing exposure to screening among trainees and clinicians through interactive sessions. The sessions cover topics such as risk stratification and triaging of positive screens, introduction and practice with screening tools, and assessing safety and readiness to change substance use behaviors.<br /><br />The project also acknowledges several barriers to screening, including limited time during encounters, lack of familiarity with screening tools, and insufficient training in screening and management after a positive screen.<br /><br />The educational aims of the project are to recognize risk factors for adolescent substance use and integrate evidence-based screening tools in adolescent populations.<br /><br />The project is funded by the NIDA-AACAP Resident Training Award in Substance Use Disorders and acknowledges the Baystate Department of Psychiatry and Neighborhood Health Clinics for providing insightful feedback.<br /><br />Some of the risk factors for substance use disorder (SUD) mentioned in the document include co-morbid psychiatric diagnoses, adverse childhood events (ACEs), and heritability considerations.<br /><br />The document provides references for further reading and research on the topic.<br /><br />In summary, this implementation project aims to improve the implementation of substance use screening in clinical settings by training medical professionals and integrating evidence-based screening tools. It recognizes risk factors for adolescent substance use and addresses barriers to screening.

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implementation project

medical students

residents

fellows

clinical settings

recognize risk factors

adolescent substance use

evidence-based screening tools

SAMHSA

AAP

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