56. Trajectories of Substance Use Frequency Among Teens Seen in Primary Care

Abstract

Trajectories of substance use among adolescents presenting for primary care have not been well characterized but understanding them is critical for the clinician, who is in a position to counsel and refer to treatment. We empirically identified major substance use trajectories of adolescent primary care patients during the year following a routine clinic visit, and characterized the demographic and risk profiles of the different trajectory groups.