Participants of this training will learn how substance use disorders can present in adolescent and young adult populations. The training will inform of the prevalence of SUDs within this population, the risk factors and contributing causes from a societal perspective, the correlation with co-occurring mental health conditions, and screening measures.

Learning Objectives:

•   Review prevalence of substance use in the adolescent and young adult populations.
• Discuss societal factors and social norms impacting prevalence of SUD.
• Explore risk factors for substance use disorders within this population.
• Explore the correlation between burgeoning mental health symptoms and use of substances as a coping response in these populations.
• Address screening and identification of SUDs in adolescents and young adults.
• Understand about alternative pathways to recovery, including harm reduction and moderation management approaches

Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vOOqKU44TDSeFQCMAUyjjg#/registration