February 18

NIDA Releases Guide on the Principles of Treating Teen Substance Abuse

The guide includes:

Thirteen principles to consider in treating adolescent substance use disorders;

Frequently asked questions about adolescent drug use;

Settings in which adolescent drug abuse treatment most often occurs;

Evidence-based approaches to treating adolescent substance use disorders; and

The role of the family and medical professionals in identifying teen substance use and supporting treatment and recovery.