Course Title:	Retired ~ Addictions: Effective Treatment of Young Adults to Improve Outcomes
	Category:	4
	Credits:	1
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	Objectives:	At the completion of this program, participants should be able to: • Identify effective methods of working with emerging adults • Know the general trends and statistics regarding emerging adults and substance abuse problems • Identify key programmatic changes that can increase the overall efficacy of substance abuse treatment • Know the do’s and don’ts of working with emerging adults • Understand the unique needs of the emerging adult population and the need for providers to adjust services
	Description:	This course is a presentation that focuses on the current trends of emerging adult substance abuse and mental health problems. Additionally we will review recommendations to service providers about the qualities of effective interventions with emerging adults as well as helpful tips on how to interact with this group more effectively. Keywords: substance abuse, mental health, treatment, intervention, young adult, emerging adult, clinical
		Approval Bodies: Professional Development Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling) NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals National Board for Certified Counselors Florida Board of Nursing Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE) California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators Connecticut Certification Board, Inc. Pennsylvania Certification Board Florida Board of Psychology California Board of Registered Nursing California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP) Illinois Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. 07/20-22 (I) Illinois Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. 7/22-24 (CJ).