145 Youth Opioid Use Disorder: What Primary Care Needs to Know
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Despite ongoing efforts to combat the opioid crisis, there has been a steady increase in the number of individuals struggling with substance use disorder. This trend has left healthcare providers and parents searching for effective ways to address the problem. In this episode of Pediatric Meltdown, Dr. Lia Gaggino and Dr. Deepa Camenga delve into the impact of the opioid epidemic on children and teenagers. They also discuss strategies for screening, identifying, and treating substance use disorder in pediatric patients. One of the primary challenges faced by clinicians is maintaining confidentiality. It is crucial to ensure that teenagers feel heard and respected, as this is instrumental in building trust and facilitating necessary treatment. Simultaneously, parents play a vital role in initiating open conversations with their children about substance use and addiction. By proactively managing addiction at an early stage, teenagers can lead healthy and fulfilling lives, thereby avoiding the long-term consequences associated with addiction. If you know anyone who might be battling with this issue, please share this very important episode.
[00:33 -14:14] Opioid Use Disorders in the US
[14:15 - 27:24] Strategies for Supporting Youth with Substance Use
[27:25 - 38:59] Confidentiality in Adolescent Substance Use
[39:00 - 48:06] Resources for Treating Substance Use in Teens
[48:07 - 55:45] Closing segment Takeaway
You can reach Dr. Deepa Camenga
www.linkedin.com/in/Deepa-Camenga.
Links to resources mentioned on the show
--AAP News Article: Fentanyl a rising threat to child health: What pediatricians should know
https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/22634/Fentanyl-a-rising-threat-to-child-health-What
--Resources for Parents Partnership to End Addiction drugfree.org
--Provider Clinical Support System. https://www.samhsa.gov/providers-clinical-support-system-pcss
--National Survey on Drug Use and Health NSDUH https://www.samhsa.gov/data/data-we-collect/nsduh-national-survey-drug-use-and-health
--AAP Policy Statement: Medication-Assisted Treatment of Adolescents With Opioid Use Disorders. Pediatrics September 2016; 138 (3): e20161893. 10.1542/peds.2016-1893
https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/138/3/e20161893/52715/Medication-Assisted-Treatment-of-Adolescents-With?autologincheck=redirected
Other episodes you may like:
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117 Tobacco and Nicotine Use in Teens: Screening and Intervention
81 Cannabinoid Use and Vaping: Teen Use and Prevention
80 Alcohol Use By Kids: How to Ask. How to Help
Key quotes for Twitter:
"We kind of forget about the young people in this epidemic."... Dr. Camenga on The Impact of Opioid Use Disorder on Teens
"For parents, I like the Partnership to End Addiction. It has great parent-facing materials about caring for a teen with early signs of substance use, as well as enacting prevention strategies within your family."... Dr. Camenga on Resources for Substance Abuse Among Teens
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