This is an academic paper that provides commentary on the impact of the opioid crisis on youth. The treatment system currently available to adolescents is described, shortfalls are identified, and recommendations are made to enable pediatricians to better manage substance use disorders in primary care.
Resource Type
Peer-reviewed Articles and Reports
Continuum of Care
Treatment
Response Approach
Early Intervention
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Peer-reviewed Article
Citation
Levy, S. (2019). Youth and the Opioid Epidemic. Pediatrics, 143(2), e20182752.