Adolescent Substance Use, Addiction, and Treatment
Initial Post is Due Friday by 11:59p.m.
Please watch Adolescent Substance Use, Addiction, and Treatment (external link)
Research evidence supports the effectiveness of various substance abuse treatment approaches for adolescents. Examples of specific evidence-based approaches including behavioral and family-based interventions as well as medications. Each approach is designed to address specific aspects of adolescent drug use and its consequences for the individual, family, and society. In order for any intervention to be effective, the clinician providing it needs to be trained and well-supervised to ensure that he or she adheres to the instructions and guidance described in treatment manuals.
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Perform the following tasks:
After viewing the video Adolescent Substance Use, Addiction, and Treatment please respond to the following:
What in the video “Adolescent Substance Use, Addiction, and Treatment” did you find most interesting?
What are some of the risks associated with adolescent substance use?
What are the most common substances used by adolescents?
How can you improve your awareness and competency when working with adolescents?
Why is it important for adolescents to be exposed to intervention/prevention programs?
What information can you share with your instructor and peers about what you have learned about adolescents and substance use disorder treatment?
Do you have any questions that you would like to ask?
A Quality Response
Your response should be a minimum of 3 posts and should address all criteria in the rubric below:
Your initial response should address the questions in the Topic section. It should be substantial and follow the grading rubric below.
Your responses to at least 2 classmates should focus on creating topical depth connections with peers to gain a varied and new insight into the topic.
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