June 8, 2023: Session 4: Adolescent Substance Use

Adolescent Substance Use

James McKowen, PhD

June 8, 2023

Session 4: 4:00-5:30PM EDT

Health care workers and school officials cite a variety of factors that contribute to inadequate screening and management of substance abuse disorders, including:

  • Inadequate training in identification of substance use disorders.
  • Pessimistic/negative attitudes about patients with substance use and the available treatment.
  • Inability to identify treatment resources for patients who screen positive for substance use.

Many educators and school staff members may lack the necessary understanding and skills to identify and address substance use. This can lead to misinterpretation of the behavior as simple defiance or a lack of motivation, which can exacerbate the student's distress and contribute to poor outcomes. Without adequate training and support, school staff may struggle to effectively support students who are experiencing substance use disorders. This may include difficulty communicating with families, coordinating services across different professionals, and navigating legal and ethical considerations. Schools may not have a clear and consistent approach to addressing substance use disorders, which can lead to inconsistent or ineffective interventions. This can result in academic struggles and negative long-term outcomes for the student. This curriculum addresses these areas of focus specifically.

Target Audience

This program is intended for psychologists, social workers, educators, and license mental health counselors.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training session, participants should be able to:

  1. Identify the common symptoms of substance use disorders in the school setting.
  2. Describe evidence-based approached to substance use screening in schools.
  3. Explain the role of substance use disorders in the development and progression of mental health and physical health problems in youth.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 Social Workers

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the MGH Institute of Health Professions is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. MGH Institute of Health Professions maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.50 clock hours for continuing education credits.

  • 1.50 Participation

    This course allows other providers to claim a Participation Certificate upon successful completion of this course.

    Participation Certificates will specify the title, location, type of activity, date of activity, and number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ associated with the activity. Providers should check with their regulatory agencies to determine ways in which AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may or may not fulfill continuing education requirements. Providers should also consider saving copies of brochures, agenda, and other supporting documents.

  • 1.50 Psychologists CE Credit

    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 1.50 CE credit.

Registration opens: 
06/08/2023
Course closes: 
12/31/2023
Part of: 
Lowell Public Schools & MGH Psychiatry Academy Training Series 2023-24
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Lowell Public Schools & MGH Psychiatry Academy Training Series
Times: 4:00-5:30PM EDT (Live Virtual via Zoom)

Program Agenda

 

Session 4: June 8, 2023             Adolescent Substance Use 

4:00 – 5:30 PM EDT                     James McKowen, PhD

Available Credit

  • 1.50 Social Workers

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the MGH Institute of Health Professions is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. MGH Institute of Health Professions maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.50 clock hours for continuing education credits.

  • 1.50 Participation

    This course allows other providers to claim a Participation Certificate upon successful completion of this course.

    Participation Certificates will specify the title, location, type of activity, date of activity, and number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ associated with the activity. Providers should check with their regulatory agencies to determine ways in which AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may or may not fulfill continuing education requirements. Providers should also consider saving copies of brochures, agenda, and other supporting documents.

  • 1.50 Psychologists CE Credit

    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 1.50 CE credit.

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