
Young people who use drugs and alcohol is a common clinical problem. It is important for clinicians providing health care to adolescents to understand their behaviour and needs from a developmental perspective. This resource will assist Addiction Medicine practitioners in increasing their knowledge and skills to effectively manage young people and their families through specific approaches.
- Epidemiology and developmental stages
- Assessment frameworks and risk factors
- Management plans and risk assessment
- Mental health, family interventions and the BEST Plus approach