Adolescents and Substance Use Disorders: Prevention, Treatment and Recovery-View Presentation

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In this video, Dr. Hector Colon-Rivera discusses the topics of adolescence and substance use disorder, prevention, treatment, and recovery. He mentions that alcohol is the most prevalent substance used by adolescents, with 90% of them engaging in binge drinking. He also discusses the use of opioids, particularly the three waves of opioid use seen over time, and the current trend of co-use with other drugs like fentanyl and benzodiazepines. Dr. Colon-Rivera emphasizes the importance of identifying and addressing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and trauma, as these increase the risk of substance use disorders. He explains the various risk and protective factors for adolescent substance use, including community, family, school, peer, and personal factors. Dr. Colon-Rivera also discusses evidence-based prevention options and the role of pharmacotherapy in treating substance use disorders in adolescents. Specifically, he talks about the use of medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder and the use of nicotine replacement therapy for tobacco use disorder. He concludes by discussing the importance of counseling and support in the treatment and prevention of substance use disorders in adolescents.

Keywords

adolescence

substance use disorder

prevention

treatment

alcohol

opioids

co-use

adverse childhood experiences

pharmacotherapy