Technology-based Interventions for Preventing and Treating Substance Use Among Youth

Lisa A Marsch, Jacob T Borodovsky, Lisa A Marsch, Jacob T Borodovsky

Abstract

Preventing or mitigating substance use among youth generally involves 3 different intervention frameworks: universal prevention, selective prevention, and treatment. Each of these levels of intervention poses unique therapeutic and implementation challenges. Technology-based interventions provide solutions to many of these problems by delivering evidence-based interventions in a consistent and cost-effective manner. This article summarizes the current state of the science of technology-based interventions for preventing substance use initiation and mitigating substance use and associated consequences among youth.

Keywords: Prevention; Substance use disorders; Technology; Treatment; Youth.

Conflict of interest statement

Dr. Marsch has worked extensively with her institutions to manage any potential conflict of interest.

Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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