course »Demystifying Drugs and Alcohol: How to Recognize Addiction in Youth and their Caregivers (Day 1)

Date: 1/19/2022, 9:00 am—5:30 pm
County: -Training Offerings
CEUs: 7.5 CE Credits
Location: DISTANCE LEARNING
Sponsor: Seneca Family of Agencies
Phone: 510-654-4004
This 2-day, 15-hour in-depth pre-licensure class on the assessment of substance-related disorders was developed for ASWs, AMFTs, and APCCs. It is also appropriate for any other staff members who want simply to learn more about this issue. Topics covered include: drugs and their effects, current trends, screening and assessment, warning signs, an overview of substance-related disorders as defined in the DSM-5, strategies such as relapse prevention, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing, dual diagnosis/co-occurring disorders, referral information, and more.