Substance Use: From Prenatal Exposures and Effects on Children to Adolescent Substance Use

May 5, 2025 12:10–1:00 p.m.

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Presented by Purnima Valdez, MD & Emmalie Stay, MD

Dr. Purnima Valdez, developmental-behavioral pediatrician, discusses the effects of prenatal exposures to alcohol and other substances on behavior and development in childhood. Dr. Emmalie Stay, child and adolescent psychiatrist, discusses substance use trends in adolescents, shares strategies for screening in primary care settings, and provides an overview of treatment approaches for this population.   

.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is available to all physicians, fellows, med students, residents, nurses, NPs, and PAs who attend.

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