Substance Use Disorder Archives - Show-Me State Pediatrics

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: What Parent’s Need to Know

by Julia Simmons | Oct 2, 2026 | Gastroenterology, Substance Use Disorder

If your teen or young adult has repeated episodes of severe vomiting and belly pain, and the stomach bug theory isn’t holding up, there’s a cause many parents have never heard of: cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS). It’s a condition linked to...

What to Do If You Are Concerned Your Child May Have a Substance Use Problem

by Julia Simmons | Jun 11, 2026 | Substance Use Disorder

What to Do If You Are Concerned Your Child May Have a Substance Use Problem Substance use in young people is a medical issue. Like other health conditions, it can be treated, and early action leads to better outcomes. If you are worried about your child, you are...

What is a Substance Use Disorder in Children?

by Julia Simmons | May 11, 2026 | Substance Use Disorder

What is a Substance Use Disorder in Children? Substance use disorder (SUD) in pediatrics refers to symptoms in which a child or adolescent continues using a substance despite significant substance-related problems, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual...