Challenges in Implementing Manualized Treatment for Adolescent Substance Use Disorder (On-Demand)-Recording Presentation

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The webinar titled "Challenges in Implementing Manualized Treatment for Adolescent Substance Use Disorders" was presented by Dr. Amy Neal on behalf of the American Psychiatric Association and the SAMHSA-funded Provider Clinical Support System. The webinar focused on the difficulties in implementing manualized treatments for adolescent substance use disorders and discussed strategies for engaging and treating this population. Dr. Neal introduced the faculty for the webinar, Dr. Ifrah Kaminir, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and professor emeritus of psychiatry and pediatrics at the University of Connecticut Medical School. Dr. Kaminir discussed the challenges and opportunities in treating adolescents with substance use disorders. He addressed the importance of understanding developmental factors, such as cognitive ability, emotional stability, impulsivity, sensation-seeking, and attitudes towards adults. He also discussed the need to consider patient characteristics, treatment specificity, integrative treatment outcomes, and continuity of care. Dr. Kaminir emphasized the importance of individualized treatment approaches and the need to address psychiatric comorbidity. He discussed the use of motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy in treating adolescent substance use disorders. He highlighted the need for empathy, support, and a patient-centered approach in working with adolescents. Dr. Kaminir also discussed the challenges and rewards of working with this population. The webinar ended with a discussion of the resources and support available through the Provider Clinical Support System.

Keywords

webinar

Challenges in Implementing Manualized Treatment

adolescent substance use disorders

engaging and treating

developmental factors

individualized treatment approaches

psychiatric comorbidity

motivational interviewing

cognitive behavioral therapy