Prevention and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders in Youth with Psychiatric Disorders

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders in Youth with Psychiatric Disorders

Substance misuse and substance use disorders (SUD) begin in adolescence and peak in prevalence in young adults. Children with mental health conditions are at increased risk to develop a SUD, and there is a higher prevalence of SUD in adolescents with a mental health condition versus those without a mental health condition. Staff and clinicians who work with youth with mental health symptoms and conditions across clinical and community settings need to be prepared to identify and address at risk substance use and SUD. 

This presentation will review adverse effects associated with opioid, stimulant, and other substance use in youth such as drug overdose, cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, and cannabis induced psychosis. The presentation will also review strategies to decrease risk associated with substance use in youth. Lastly, the presentation will discuss integrated treatment for youth with co-occurring SUD and psychiatric disorders with a focus on pharmacotherapy.

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