Keywords

adolescents, brief interventions, CRAFFT, drugs and alcohol, SBIRT, screening, substance abuse, substance use

Authors

1. Alayan, Nour MSN, RN
2. Shell, Lynn PhD, APN-BC, CARN-AP

Abstract

Abstract: NPs have a key role in screening for adolescent substance use in school settings. This article provides evidence-based information on the prevalence and consequences of adolescent substance use, discusses standardized substance use screening and brief interventions using the CRAFFT tool, and suggests relevant practice and policy implications.