Full course description
Date Recorded
TBD
Price
$50.00
CE/CEUs
2
Level
Intermediate
Length
2 Hours
Location
On Demand
Course Description
This course offers a two-part exploration of adolescent substance use, beginning with an in-depth look at adolescent brain development and why alcohol and drugs have a particularly strong impact during this stage of life. Participants will gain an understanding of the neurobiological differences in adolescents, how substance use alters brain development, and how recovery can support neurological healing. The second half of the course focuses on SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment), introducing evidence-based screening and assessment tools tailored for adolescents. It also addresses the role and limitations of body fluid testing in treatment and concludes with a discussion of effective treatment options for youth with substance use disorders.
Learning Objectives
- Describe how adolescent brain development influences vulnerability to substance use and the potential for neurological recovery.
- Identify evidence-based screening and assessment tools, including SBIRT, for evaluating adolescent substance use disorders.
- Discuss effective treatment strategies for adolescents, including considerations for body fluid testing and individualized care planning.
Target Learner
The target learner for this training is Behavioral Health Providers, other Professionals working with people are are impacted by Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Disorders.
Available Credit
- 2 CE/CEUs
- Social work and mental health practice in Nebraska, clinical ACE CEs, NBCC credit, LADC CEs
About Us
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