By vgreene, 9 September, 2016 May benefit from education (incl. trigger identification/elimination), behavior mgmt options, strategies for improving school performance/behavior
By vgreene, 9 September, 2016 Address urgent conditions (eg, suicidality, acts/behaviors w/ potential to injure the adolescent or others, such as severe temper outbursts or child abuse) immediately w/ services capable of handling crisis situations
By vgreene, 9 September, 2016 Assess pts for substance abuse sx; if identified, assessment when off abusive substances should precede ADHD tx
By vgreene, 9 September, 2016 Consider prescribing meds w/ no abuse potential6 or stimulants w/ less abuse potential7
By vgreene, 9 September, 2016 Diversion of ADHD meds is a concern and warrants monitoring sx and refill requests
