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Training paediatricians in brief intervention skills, motivational interviewing and relapse prevention can increase the use of 5A's brief intervention in clinical practice, potentially increasing quit attempts in adolescents who smoke.

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Adolescents present to paediatric health settings with drug- and alcohol-related issues, including associated harms. These comprise, but are not limited to, physical and sexual assault, family conflict, mood and behavioural concerns (including psychosis), and forensic issues. Early intervention aims to reduce long-term risks such as dependence in adulthood. Specialist adolescent drug and alcohol services may assist in identifying and engaging these high-risk and often complex young people in developmentally appropriate treatment.