“JD” (identifying details have been changed), a 15-year-old Afro-Caribbean female sophomore student diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), was referred to an Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Program after substance use disorder screening indicated a positive result, suggesting significant risk. The screening was part of a routine checkup by her primary care provider after noticeable declines in her academic performance and mood.Previously a consistent student, JD’s…
