Case study
A 19-year-old college student on opioids at a university is admitted to the hospital with traumatic brain injury. He was found in the elevator. This patient is now unresponsive to any stimuli and is being prepared for emergent craniotomy. Explore all areas of the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) website (found in the Learning Materials), including the special populations sections regarding older adults, children, and adolescents.
Summarize the USPSTF recommendation for children and adolescents regarding illicit drug use preventative strategies, screening tests, and primary care interventions.