Project BOSSTT: Bridging Opportunities for Substance Use Screening and Treatment for Teens with Chronic Illness.

Faith Summersett Williams, PhD, MS
Northwestern University

ABSTRACT:
Adolescents with a chronic medical condition (A-CMC) have high rates of risky drinking and drug use and account for the majority of pediatric inpatient hospitalizations. However, A-CMCs are not routinely screened for alcohol use in pediatric inpatient settings, highlighting a major missed opportunity. This mentored research proposal will facilitate the implementation of SBIRT in inpatient units within a large urban pediatric hospital, while providing preliminary data to inform the development of a highly scalable approach that can be used in pediatric hospitals across the country.