Adolescent Treatment Learning Series

This video learning series were created in partnership with the Utah State Youth Treatment Implementation Grant of the Utah Department of Human Services – Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health and the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Utah. The video series consists of four learning video sections (created in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021) and cover a range of topics related to understanding, preventing, and treating adolescent substance use. The video series was designed to provide information on foundational concepts and best practice to providers, educators, adolescents, and parents/caregivers with the goal of improving the lives of youth.

2021

The 2021 learning video section discusses topics such as engaging adolescents in treatment, prevalence of adolescent substance use, effects of substance use on the brain/body, and other mental health concerns related to substance use. The 15 videos in this series were developed for three audiences: 1) Providers, 2) Adolescents, and 3) Parents/Caregivers. The videos were designed to address topics for each audience and present relevant information in a brief video format (typically 4-6 minutes).

Provider

Videos presented by: Dr. Jason Burrow-Sánchez & Dr. Aaron Fischer

Section Videos:

  • How do adolescents access treatment for substance use?
  • How do I engage adolescents in treatment?
  • What is the prevalence of substance use for adolescents in Utah?
  • Why do some adolescents use substances and others do not?
  • Awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion for adolescents in substance use treatment.

Adolescent

Videos presented by: Dr. Jason Burrow-Sánchez & Dr. Aaron Fischer

Section Videos:

  • What are the effects of substances on the brain/body?
  • Why do people use substances?
  • How do I access support/treatment for substance use?
  • What are other mental health concerns related to substance use?
  • What are effective strategies that can help me?

Parent/Caregiver

Videos presented by: Dr. Jason Burrow-Sánchez & Dr. Aaron Fischer

Section Videos:

  • What are the most common substances used by adolescents in Utah?
  • Why do some adolescents use substances and others do not?
  • What are the signs of substance use in adolescents?
  • What are other mental health concerns related to substance use?
  • What can I do if my adolescent is using substances?

2020

The 2020 learning video section discusses the substance use rates and potential consequences of the most commonly used substances by Utah adolescents, the development of a substance use disorder, and the framework and implementation of a multi-tiered behavioral and mental health system of support within schools.

The Big Three

Presenter: Dr. Jason Burrow-Sánchez

Video Description:

This video covers the substance use rates and potential consequences of the three most commonly used substances by adolescents in Utah: alcohol, cannabis, and e-cigarettes.

Experimentation to Substance Use Disorder

Presenter: Dr. Jason Burrow-Sánchez

Video Description:

This video draws connections between adolescent brain development, risk and protective factors, and the development of a substance use disorder.

Systems of Support

Presenter: Dr. Aaron Fischer

Video Description:

This video describes the conceptual framework for a multi-tiered behavioral and mental health system of support within a school setting.

Best Practices for the Three Tiers

Presenter: Dr. Aaron Fischer

Video Description:

This video provides descriptions of potential interventions to use within a multi-tiered system of support.

Developing Relationships with Schools

Presenter: Dr. Aaron Fischer

Video Description:

This video describes strategies for building relationships with schools and school districts, with the focus of implementing a multi-tiered system of support.

2019

The 2019 learning video section explores the substance use rates and common effects of a variety of substances among Utah adolescents, highlights the differences in treatment engagement among adolescents, and examines the outcomes of culturally adapted treatments for adolescent substance use.

Adolescent Substance Use and Treatment Learning Series Introduction

Presenter: Dr. Jason Burrow-Sánchez

Video Description:

This video provides a brief overview of the six topics covered in this learning video section and outlines the structure of the rest of the videos in this section.

Trends in Alcohol and Cannabis use Among Adolescents

Presenter: Dr. Aaron Fischer

Video Description:

This video focuses on the substance use rates of alcohol and cannabis among Utah adolescents, the rate of co-morbid use, and the common effects these substances can have on adolescents.

Trends in Vaping and Other Tobacco Products Among Adolescents

Presenter: Dr. Jason Burrow-Sánchez

Video Description:

This video discusses the use rates of e-cigarettes and other tobacco products among adolescents in Utah, trends in use rates over time, and the common effects of e-cigarettes and tobacco products for adolescents.

Trends in Prescription Medication Misuse and Opioid use Among Adolescents

Presenter: Dr. Aaron Fischer

Video Description:

This video explores the categories of prescription medication and opioids and use rates by Utah adolescents; the common effects of using these substances is also discussed.

Differences in Treatment Participation Among Adolescents

Presenter: Dr. Jason Burrow-Sánchez

Video Description:

This video discusses the demographics of youth admitted to substance use treatment, the referral sources for youth, and the rates youth complete treatment.

Cultural Adaption of Substance Use Treatment

Presenter: Dr. Jason Burrow-Sánchez

Video Description:

This video defines terms such as culturally adapted treatment and details the process of culturally adapting a treatment program.

Outcomes of Standard and Culturally Adapted Substance Use Treatments for Racial and Ethnic Minority Adolescents

Presenter: Dr. Jason Burrow-Sánchez

Video Description:

This video explores the emerging evidence for the effectiveness of standard and culturally adapted treatments for adolescent substance use among racial and ethnic minorities.

2018

The 2018 learning video section focuses on the social and brain development of adolescents, the influence substances can have on the adolescent brain, and technology-based interventions for the treatment of adolescent substance use.

5 Part Learning Series: Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Topics

Presenter: Dr. Jason Burrow-Sánchez

Video Description:

This video provides a brief overview of the six topics covered in this learning video section and outlines the structure of the rest of the videos in this section.

Adolescent Social Development

Presenter: Dr. Jason Burrow-Sánchez

Video Description:

This video discusses adolescent social development with particular attention for how to account for fundamental developmental periods in treatment settings.

Adolescent Brain Development

Presenter: Dr. Jason Burrow-Sánchez

Video Description:

This video focuses on the brain development of adolescents and discusses how an understanding of brain development can influence work with adolescents.

How Drugs Influence the Adolescent Brain

Presenter: Dr. Jason Burrow-Sánchez

Video Description:

This video details the influence substances can have on the adolescent brain.

Technology-Based Interventions: Part 1

Presenter: Dr. Aaron Fischer

Video Description:

This video provides an overview of technology-based interventions and begins the conversation of the potential benefits of such interventions in adolescent substance use treatment.

Technology-Based Interventions: Part 2

Presenter: Dr. Aaron Fischer

Video Description:

This video discusses the potential benefits, legal and ethical issues, and limitations of using technology-based intervention in the treatment of adolescent substance use.

Provider

How do adolescents access treatment for substance use?

Video Description: This video provides information for providers on the ways adolescents can access treatment for substance use.

How do I engage adolescents in treatment?

Video Description: This video provides information for providers on ways to engage adolescents in substance use treatment.

What is the prevalence of substance use for adolescents in Utah?

Video Description: This video provides information for providers on the most used substances by adolescents in Utah.

Why do some adolescents use substances and others do not?

Video Description: This video provides information for providers on possible reasons some adolescents use substances and others may not – considers behavioral and biological perspectives.

Awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion for adolescents in substance use treatment.

Video Description: This video provides information for providers on issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the content of substance use treatment.

Adolescent

What are the effects of substances on the brain/body?

Video Description: This video provides information for adolescents on the effects that substances have on the brain and body.

Why do people use substances?

Video Description: This video provides information for adolescents on possible reasons why some adolescents use substances and others may not – considers behavioral and biological perspectives.

How do I access support/treatment for substance use?

Video Description: This video provides information for adolescents on ways to obtain support and/or treatment for substance use.

What are other mental health concerns related to substance use?

Video Description: This video provides information for adolescents on commonly occurring mental health concerns related to substance use.

What are effective strategies that can help me?

Video Description: This video provides information for adolescents on strategies that can be effective in supporting them.

Parents/Caregiver

What are the most common substances used by adolescents in Utah?

Video Description: This video provides information for parents/caregivers on the most used substances by adolescents in Utah.

Why do some adolescents use substances and others do not?

Video Description: This video provides information for parents/caregivers on possible reasons why some adolescents may use substances and others may not – behavioral and biological perspectives considered.

What are the signs of substance use in adolescents?

Video Description: This video provides information for parents/caregivers on signs that may indicate an adolescent is experiencing issues with substance use.

What are other mental health concerns related to substance use?

Video Description: This video provides information for parents/caregivers on commonly occurring mental health concerns related to substance use.

What can I do if my adolescent is using substances?

Video Description: This video provides information for parents/caregivers on accessing support and services for adolescent substance use.