The Disease Process and Addressing Substance Use Disorders-TREATMENT OF SUD IN ADOLESCENTS

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Video Summary

In this video, Chief Justice Tina Nadeau discusses the importance of understanding and addressing addiction in courtrooms. The video focuses on the impact of substance use disorder on the adolescent mind, the importance of family connection, and specific treatments for younger adults and adolescents. Dr. Amy Yule, a child and adolescent psychiatrist with training in addiction psychiatry, provides information about risk factors for developing a substance use disorder in adolescents, tools for screening and assessing substance use disorders, evidence-based behavioral treatments, and community-based recovery support for young people. She also discusses the role of medication in treating adolescent substance use disorders. The video emphasizes the significance of family involvement and peer support in the treatment process. It concludes with a mention of the Opioid Response Network, which offers free localized education and training on addressing the opioid crisis.

Keywords

Chief Justice Tina Nadeau

addiction in courtrooms

substance use disorder

adolescent mind

family connection

treatments for younger adults

Dr. Amy Yule

risk factors for substance use disorder

screening and assessing substance use disorders