Learning Materials to be used in Citation: Readings

• Stahl, S. (2021). Essentials of Psychopharmacology, (5th edition). United Kingdom, Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 978-1108838573.
  • Chapter 13 – Impulsivity, Compulsivity, and Addiction
• Volkon, N., Koob, G., and McLellan, A. (2016). Neurobiological Advances from the Brain Disease Model of Addiction The New England Journal of Medicine.

Topic-ADDICTION IN ADOLESCENTS ( Only focus on Adolescents age group please)

complete the Pediatric Clinical Template (PDF) to answer the following questions: (See attached Tool to be used to answer the following questions)

• How does the topic present in children and, if applicable, how does that presentation differ in adults?
• What are the treatment recommendations for children? Adolescents? (Use available resources including but not limited to linked treatment guidelines, The Carlat Child Psychiatry Report, UptoDate, etc.
• Which treatment recommendations are off-label? FDA approved?
• What are the relevant safety issues? (This may include risks associated with the topic or with the treatment.) Do these safety issues differ from adults?
• Your response should include evidence of review of the course material through proper citations using APA format.