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

May 18, 2026 12:10–1:00 p.m.

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Presented by Purnima Valdez, MD & Emmalie Stay, MD

Dr. Purnima Valdez, developmental-behavioral pediatrician, reviews the impact of prenatal exposures to alcohol and other substances on child development and behavior. Dr. Emmalie Stay, child and adolescent psychiatrist, examines current substance use trends among adolescents, shares practical strategies for screening in primary care settings, and provides an overview of treatment approaches specific to teens. 

.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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