Reducing care needs of teens with substance-abuse disorders

(Kaiser Permanente) Screenings, interventions, and referrals can help adolescent teens overcome substance abuse in the short-term. Less is known about the long-term effects of those efforts. A new study from Kaiser Permanente, published in the journal Pediatrics, suggests that the benefits can last for many years and can include sustained reductions in mental health conditions.

from EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science http://bit.ly/2GDma7J