Understanding Alcoholism & Chemical Substance Dependency for Those Who Serve &/or Support System-Involved Youth
Mon, Feb 03
|Virtual Event
This course with Robert Dousa meets the qualifications for 15 CE hours of Alcoholism & Other Chemical Substance Dependency training which is required by the CA BBS for LPCC & LCSW licensure attainment & LEP first licensure renewal only.
Time & Location
Feb 03, 2025, 9:00 AM PST – Feb 04, 2025, 5:30 PM PST
Virtual Event
About the Event
Robert Dousa
Training Description
Many system-involved youth & families are impacted by Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) which can negatively affect them physically, psychologically, socially, legally, vocationally, educationally, & in other areas of life functioning. The widespread problems associated with alcohol & drug use coupled with the fact that the majority of individuals with SUDs do not seek substance abuse treatment, make it likely that service &/or support providers will encounter system-involved youth & families impacted by SUDs.
How do we learn to recognize the medical aspects of alcoholism & substance abuse & support people who may be unaware of the ramifications that alcoholism & substance abuse is having on their lives? What are the major treatment approaches to alcoholism & substance abuse? How do we determine which community resources are available & more importantly, who & when to refer our system involved youth or their family members to for greater…