This session examines the growing juvenile opioid overdose crisis in the United States, with a focus on the rise of illicitly manufactured fentanyls and their targeted marketing toward youth. It will explore prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for juvenile opioid use disorder, particularly within correctional settings, and offer practical insights for managing this high-risk population.

Educational Objectives

• Review the epidemiology of the opioid overdose epidemic in youth
• State the impact of illicitly manufactured fentanyls on juvenile overdose deaths
• Describe the diagnosis and treatment options for juvenile opioid use disorder

Level:Intermediate