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Core Competencies for Involvement of Health Care Providers in the Care of Children and Adolescents in Families Affected by Substance Abuse
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The pediatrician's responsibility for alcohol and other drug problems among children, adolescents, and families has received increased recognition over the last decade and the American Academy of Pediatrics took an important step forward in this area.Abstract:
The pediatrician's responsibility for alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems among children, adolescents, and families has received increased recognition over the last decade. Although reaching a consensus about the scope of that responsibility has been challenging, several professional organizations and individuals have attempted to clarify the role of the pediatrician and of other primary health care providers who care for children and adolescents.
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