Medical Director, Substance Use & Prevention Program Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Division of Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Patients in different stages of life may require different treatment considerations. Adolescents tend to lack insight into the social, school and legal problems that result from substance use, while the elderly are often isolated and are most susceptible to the health consequences of substance use. This session will review epidemiology, screening, complications of use, and unique treatment issues for adolescents, young adults, and the elderly.
Learning Objectives:
After this session, learners will be able to: Describe how the different life stage of a patient can impact the development, diagnosis, and treatment of addiction.
