title: Identification, assessment, and referral of adolescent drug abusers.
abstract: Earlier age of onset and widespread prevalence of substance abuse have increased the potential for contact with drug-involved patients in pediatric care. Means of recognition, a model for assessment, and strategies for referral that may have general applications in the field are offered.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Washburn
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000534:rehabilitation