Substance use affects all age groups across the lifespan. Children may live with a caregiver with a substance use disorder. Adolescence and young adulthood are vunerable developmental periods for the onset of both substance use disorder and other mental health disorders. Pediatricians are uniquely positioned to intervene early or provide age-appropriate substance use services to families.

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Substance Use and Prevention Toolkit

Resources to Address the Opioid Epidemic

Access a collection of resources from the AAP related to the prevention, intervention and treatment of opioid use disorder in adolescents and young adults.

Substance Use, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment

Resources for incorporating substance use screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT) approaches into the practice setting.

Training to Treat Opioid Use Disorder

Access online and live options at no cost.

Nicotine and Tobacco Resources

Research, education, policy and advocacy initiatives related to nicotine and tobacco.

Mental Health Initiatives

Information and guidance to support healthy mental development of children, adolescents and families.

AAP Recommendations


The AAP provides guidance for pediatricians, state and federal government and other stakeholders to reduce harm from substance use.

Policy statement: Mental Health Competencies for Pediatric Practice

Clinical report: Substance Use Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment

View additional policies related to substance use here.

Get Involved

These AAP groups are involved in addressing mental health.

Last Updated

11/05/2024

Source

American Academy of Pediatrics