Principles of Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Treatment (3 CE)

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739CE

Course Level: Beginner

Course Developed By: Alden Hori, PhD

Dr. Hori earned a PhD in psychology from the University of California at Riverside. He was an Associate-In Professor and Research Assistant at the University of California at Riverside, where he supervised the completion of over 50 research projects in psychology. He is credited with three publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Content By: National Institue on Drug Abuse; Developed by: Tina Burrell, M.A., Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Connie Cahalan, Missouri Department of Mental Health;  Barbara Cimaglio, Vermont Department of Health; Michael L. Dennis, Ph.D., Chestnut Health Systems; Rochelle Head-Dunham, M.D., Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals; Scott W. Henggeler, Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina; Sharon Levy, M.D., M.P.H., Children’s Hospital Boston; Kenneth J. Martz, Psy.D., CAS, Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs; Kathy Paxton, M.S., West Virginia Bureau for Behavioral Health and Health Facilities; Paula D. Riggs, M.D., University of Colorado School of Medicine 

Course Delivery: Online, Self-Paced

Course Description: This course summarizes a number of treatment approaches that can address substance use during the teen years. The course also provides answers to frequently asked questions about substance abuse and treatment in the adolescent population.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe why adolescents may be more vulnerable to drug use than adults.
  2. Recite treatment interventions used for substance use in adolescents
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of what factors a clinician needs to consider when treating an adolescent substance user.
  4. Compare what levels of care are needed for varying severity levels of substance use.

Course Outline:

1.       Principles of Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Treatment

2.       Addressing Questions Regarding Adolescent Substance Use

3.       Treatment Settings Defined

4.       Evidence-based Approaches to Treating Adolescent Substance Use Disorders

a.       Behavioral

b.       Family-based

c.       Addiction medications

d.       Recovery support services

5.       Treatment Referral Resources

Bio: Jennifer Kolb, LCSW; Social Work Consultant, reviewed and determined the course meets requirements for continuing education in the field of social work. This course is appropriate for masters and clinical level social workers. Jennifer graduated with a Master’s degree in Social Work with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Louisville, Kentucky. She specializes in school-based psychotherapy with children and adolescents, as well as licensing exam coaching and preparation.

Course Format:

Course materials can be downloaded or read online. To receive a certificate of completion, you must complete an online multiple-choice post-test with a score of 75% or better and complete an online course evaluation. 

Approvals:

Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.

Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5750. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling - #50-11015

Florida Board of Psychology #50-5452

NYSED:

Social Workers: Association for the Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0112.

Counselors: Association for the Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Counselors as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed counselors #MHC-0165.

Marriage Family Therapists: Association for the Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Marriage Family Therapists as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed Marriage Family Therapists #MFT-0077.

Psychologists: The Association for the Advanced Training in the Behavioral Science is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0164.

The sponsor of this program has been approved to offer Continuing Education credit for Certified Addiction Specialists (CAS) in accordance with the American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders. Approval No. 22-1420.

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More Information
Board Approvals American Psychological Association (APA), NBCC, Florida Board - Social Work, MFT, Counseling, and Psychology, NYSED - Social Work, MFT and Counseling Only, American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders
CE Format Online, Text-Based