Telehealth/Telemedicine has been a growing trend. How would you, the counselor, use this modality in treatment planning with adolescents with substance use disorders? What are some benefits and drawbacks to using Telehealth/Telemedicine when it comes to treatment planning?

n one way, telehealth isn't new but in other ways, after the pandemic it began to flourish. Some people have liked it so much that they won't go back to traditional in the office therapy. When you think about this question, try to think beyond your own insecurities of talking to someone online, yet delve into some of the realities that still may exist.