Presenter(s): Yifrah Kaminer, MD, MBA, Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychiatry and Pediatrics , Alcohol Research Center, University of Connecticut School of Medicine 

Target Audience: This activity is designed for interprofessional teams, nurses, physician assistants, physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers. This activity is accredited for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and social workers. 

Credit designations available: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, Nursing Contact Hours, AAPA Category 1 CME credit, SW CE credit 

Webinar Description: The second webinar regarding youth/adolescent substance use disorder regards treatments for young people, as well as the unique challenges and opportunities which present in this population. There are various treatment methods which can be successful in young people with substance use disorder, however, the methods by which patients are matched to treatment are largely theoretical. The goal of this activity is to explain how to translate the body of research into practice so you can apply effective treatment methods to young people you are treating. Lastly, the webinar will include information on what to consider before making a treatment decision with your young patients. 

Educational Objectives:

• Apply patient-treatment matching methods to patients using the identifying variables predicting treatment response.
• Explain effective youth substance use disorder treatment to colleagues, patients, and families.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes in young patients.

Support for the Program:
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 6H79TI081968 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.