Learn to recognize signs of misuse across substance classes, apply validated tools like the CRAFFT, and use trauma-informed approaches to support adolescents and families.

Learning objectives:

1. Describe acute management strategies for intoxication and overdose from different substance categories, including evidence-based medical and pharmacological interventions.
2. Identify resources to improve provider confidence, reduce stigma, and facilitate connection to addition treatment services.

Designed for pediatric and adolescent clinicians and providers, this one-hour webinar provides a focused overview of synthetic drugs, club drugs, and emerging threats like xylazine. Dr. Grubb will discuss how to recognize signs of acute intoxication, apply evidence-based strategies for overdose management, and connect adolescents and families to essential resources.

Learning objectives:

1. Explain the epidemiology and developmental factors contributing to substance use and addiction among adolescents, framing substance use as a pediatric public health issue.
2. Apply validated screening tools such as the CRAFFT questionnaire to identify adolescents at risk for substance use disorders in primary care and emergency settings.
3. Recognize clinical signs and symptoms of misuse to various classes of substances commonly used by adolescents, including cannabis, opioids, stimulants, benzodiazepines, inhalants, hallucinogens, and synthetic drugs.