Alcohol Screening And Brief Intervention For Youth

Course overview

In Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention for Youth 3 CE, Participants will learn that prior to utilizing the aforementioned tool, clinicians should decide on a screening method; think about opportunities and clinical indications for screening and set up their practice to simplify the process. Next, Participants will be provided with a detailed tool used for identifying adolescents at risk for alcohol-related issues and disorders. Additionally, Participants will consider frequently asked questions covering the following topics: underage drinking patterns; screening; risk assessment; intervention and office procedures. Also, Participants will become familiar with the role that confidentiality plays in providing health care to adolescents. Next, Participants will cover brief motivational interviewing and additional workup resources. Finally, Participants will be presented with information concerning referral resources. This course is intended to provide important information regarding youth alcohol screening in primary settings for mental health professionals, social workers, substance abuse professionals, child welfare workers, healthcare professionals, psychologists, or certified addiction specialists.