Sharon Levy

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Substance Use and the Adolescent Brain

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Sharon Levy, MD, MPH

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Does allowing adolescents to drink alcohol under parental supervision protect them from alcohol-related harm later on?

ADHD is frequently comorbid with CD, especially in early-onset cases, and must be carefully assessed with standardized tools like the SDQ or Conners

Age of onset helps differentiate subtypes with distinct trajectories: childhood-onset tends to be more severe, persistent problems; while adolescent-onset is often milder and more situational.

Many believe pills obtained from friends or online are safe if the friend has a prescription — but this carries high risk, including fentanyl contamination.

No, avoiding a stance is ineffective — prevention works best when parents set clear expectations and communicate openly.

No, evidence shows that parental supervision does not eliminate risks such as binge drinking at gatherings.

What comorbid condition is often missed but significantly affects prognosis and treatment planning in CD?

Is “remaining neutral” about substance use an effective prevention strategy for parents?

Why is it important to consider age of onset when assessing conduct disorder?

What is a common but dangerous misconception among teens about prescription drugs?

What are some common neurobiological differences between children with or without conduct disorder and CU traits?

How does parental disapproval influence adolescent substance use?

Dysfunction in the ventromedial prefrontal cortex and amygdala, contributing to low empathy and instrumental aggression

Clear parental disapproval significantly decreases the likelihood of substance use.

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Sharon Levy, MD, MPH

"I am a Pediatrician and Addiction Medicine specialist. I serve as Chief of the Division of Addiction Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital and as a Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. I have evaluated and treated thousands of adolescents with substance use disorders, conducted research, and written extensively on the subject. In 2016, I established the nation’s first accredited Pediatric Addiction Medicine Fellowship training program, and in 2023, I was appointed Chief of the first Division of Addiction Medicine at a pediatric medical center in the United States."

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• Where will the event be conducted? Online via Zoom.
• What is the date and time of the event? November 18th from 5 to 6:30 PM UK time

• Will the event be available for viewing after the live session? Yes, for 90 days.
• Can participants ask questions to the speaker during the event? Yes, they can directly engage with the speaker.