British Journal of Hospital Medicine is delighted to announce its 4th National Conference ‘Child and adolescent addiction: risks, consequences, treatments and management’. This two day event presents an excellent educational opportunity for child and adolescent psychiatrists, substance misuse workers, counsellors and service commissioners to update and extend their knowledge. It will be indispensible to anyone working with young people and addictions. Highlights include:New trends in substance misuse: mephedrone and other legal highsChallenges of working with young people with alcohol abusePrescribing for young people with substance misuse issuesYoung person’s service provision in a small communityGambling addiction and young peopleInteractive workshops on reducing risk, psychosocial interventions, sexual health and dual diagnosis We would be delighted if you could join us for what will be an educational and lively event.  If you wish to stay abreast of the latest issues in child and adolescent addiction book your place today.