Adolescent Addiction: Unique Vulnerabilities and Treatment Approaches

Speaker:
Veronika Mesheriakova, MD
Assistant Professor
Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine
Department of Pediatrics
UCSF School of Medicine

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Learning objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1) Describe epidemiological trends in adolescent substance use

2) Discuss unique diagnostic considerations for substance use disorders in adolescents

3) Cite evidence-based treatment strategies for adolescent addiction

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Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Grand Rounds presentations are for educational purposes and intended only for behavioral/mental health professionals and clinical providers.