Retired ~ Addictions: Adolescent Addiction, Part 2
Category:
4
Credits:
1
Objectives:
At the completion of this program, participants should be able to:
• Consider the escalation pattern of substance use
• Look at some promising assessment tools
• Give some suggestions for assessment and treatment
Description:
This course is an overview of adolescent addiction and addiction treatment and examines topics including the escalating pattern of substance use disorders, signs and symptoms, genetic and environmental factors, AACAP recommendations, promising assessment tools, and evidence based treatment approaches. This is the second in a series of Adolescent Addictions Trainings.
Keywords: Addiction, Substance Abuse, Substance Dependence, Withdrawal, Adolescent
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. 03/20-22 (O)
Illinois Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. 03/22-24 (AO).