Substance Use and Addiction in Adolescents, An Issue of Child Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics North America (Volume 35-4)

In this issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics, guest editors Drs. Sivabalaji Kaliamurthy and Jose Flores bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Substance Use and Addiction in Adolescents. Top experts discuss key issues such as the factors that lead adolescents to experiment with substances, the potential impact on their physical and mental health, and the challenges in prevention and treatment tailored specifically for this age group. Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including digital interventions for substance use; treating ADHD in kids with SUD using stimulants and its impact on neurodevelopment; consent and confidentiality / ethical considerations: shen is a teen developmentally ready to consent to substance use treatment?; updates on cannabis use disorder and co-occurring psychiatric conditions; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on substance use and addiction in adolescents, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.