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The workshop will look at the guidelines for screening and assessing teens for alcohol abuse and drug abuse disorders, including assessment for referral and treatment, confidentiality laws, screening and assessment in juvenile justice settings. We will also focus on tailoring substance abuse treatment for adolescents, including a discussion on treatment placement; successful treatment components; approaches used in 12-Step programs, therapeutic communities, and family therapy; teens with distinct needs; and legal issues. This workshop is appropriate social workers, mental health and substance abuse professionals.