81 Cannabinoid Use and Vaping: Teen Use and Prevention

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughtsDr. Sheryl Ryan is Professor of Pediatrics, Chief of the Division of Adolescent Medicine, and Director of Outpatient Adolescent Clinical Services at the Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center. She is a pediatrician who is board certified in both Adolescent Medicine and Addiction Medicine. Currently, she is focusing her research on the education of both school personnel and pediatricians in rural areas of Pennsylvania around screening and intervention for youth using alcohol and other substances – through a federally funded Project ECHO grant. She is also currently funded through an NIH HRSA grant to train addiction medicine fellows at Penn State, and increase the capacity of primary care and behavioral health care providers to treat individuals with substance use disorders. As a board-certified specialist in adolescent medicine, Dr Ryan also continues to be clinically very active in providing both outpatient and inpatient care to adolescents and young adults with complex medical and mental health issues.  [00:01] Opening SegmentWhy Dr. Sheryl Ryan became interested in pursuing a career in pediatricsHow did Sheryl realize that she could apply her pediatric skills to substance use?[06:09] Current Data About Substance Use Among KidsSubstance use among kids has declined over the past yearsSheryl shares some dataThe importance of asking the right questions to determine substance useScreening tools that Sheryl suggests for at-risk kids and adolescents[16:43] The Impact of Legalizing Marijuana UseShe shares her thoughts about making marijuana use legalThe relation of substance use on an adolescent’s brain developmentThe long-term effects of substance use among kids that doctors found out[26:47] Influence of Parents on Their KidsSheryl talks about the Cannabis use disorderParents using substances or drinking alcohol have major influences on their kidsSheryl explainsDon’t miss our interesting conversation about vaping[36:50] Possible Interventions and Patient’s ConsentThe role of pediatricians in dealing with substance use among kidsListen to Sheryl’s insightsThe different interventions that pediatricians can utilize to address substance useAsking for consent from the patient regarding possible interventions is a mustHere’s why[46:02] Legislative Measures to Deal With Substance UseHow to navigate this tricky situation of telling parents about their kids’ substance useThe legislative measures being put into place to deal with substance use among kidsSheryl has an important message for her resident self, which you should not miss! [56:30] Closing Segment  Final takeawaysHuge appreciation for Sheryl for joining us todaySubstance use has dropped since the 1990sEarly use of substances may lead to a higher risk of substance use disorder and addictionThe short-term effects of legalizing marijuana useThere’s still so much to learn about the effects of substance use among kids and teensCases of accidental ingestion of THC are increasingSafety measures available to patientsEffects of cannabinoids on an adolescent’s brain developmentPossible long-term effects of substance use among kidsWhat cute cannabinoid intoxication among teens may look like The results of the Adolescent Brain...

Fecha de Publicación: 23 de marzo de 2022

Duración: 1 hr 5 min