7995-EA ORN Training – Adolescent Substance Use Disorder 101-Slides

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The document is a presentation titled "Substance Use Disorder 101" by Dr. Carlos Llanes from Boston Children’s Hospital, focusing on understanding, identifying, and addressing substance use disorders, particularly among adolescents. Key learning objectives include defining substance use disorders, exploring their epidemiology in adults and adolescents, reviewing the consequences, and identifying symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal. The presentation also emphasizes prevention and treatment roles.<br /><br />It outlines the DSM-5 criteria for addiction, highlighting impaired control, physical dependence, social problems, and risky use. The document includes statistics on substances such as alcohol, cannabis, nicotine, and opioids among 12th graders, revealing significant usage patterns and associated risks. Notably, it points out that early onset of substance use is linked to higher risks of developing disorders later on.<br /><br />The document provides detailed information on different substances, including cannabis, alcohol, stimulants, hallucinogens, inhalants, and opioids. It explains both short-term and long-term effects, signs of intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms. Particular attention is given to cannabis, noting increased potency and related adverse effects. The data shows fluctuating trends in substance use over recent years.<br /><br />The challenges of substance abuse, notably the rise in fentanyl-related overdoses among 10-19 year-olds, illustrate the dire need for awareness and intervention. Tools like naloxone are presented as vital for managing opioid overdoses.<br /><br />Education and prevention are emphasized, urging schools to employ evidence-based drug education. The presentation concludes by underlining the available treatments and interventions that can curb adolescent substance use, advocating for a systemic approach involving education, medication, and behavioral health connections.
Keywords
Substance Use Disorder
Adolescents
DSM-5 Criteria
Addiction
Prevention
Treatment
Cannabis
Opioids
Fentanyl
Education