Mackavey Carole, Kearney Kelly
Nurse Pract. 2020 May;45(5):25-32. doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000660340.58708.34.
Adolescence is a time for experimentation, often leading to impulsive decision-making and risky behavior that can cause harm. Many primary care clinicians lack training in managing positive substance use screens. Screening adolescent patients in primary care can help identify, prevent, and treat substance use disorder.