Adolescent and Young Adult Substance Use

Sponsor: Grayken Center for Addiction TTA, a program of Boston Medical Center

Description: This training will provide an overview of identification and management of substance use disorders in the adolescent and young adult population.

Intended audience

Intended audience: Medical professionals with prescriptive authority, nurses and support staff who support them looking to increase provision of care for patients with substance use disorder.

Objectives:

Following this training, participants will have the knowledge to:

  • List 3 major substances of use in adolescents and young adults.
  • Identify at least 3 barriers to treatment of SUD experienced by adolescents and young adults.
  • Recognize at least 2 strategies to improve SUD treatment and engagement in care for adolescents and young adults.

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This is an open ended event

Cost:
not costs