Adolescent Substance Use

Course overview

This is a 4 contact hour continuing education course that describes the use of drugs from the ages of 13 to 19. In the course the following topics are discussed with evidenced-based information. factors that make the topic of substance use so emotionally intense. common behavioral signs of substance use. screening tools and brief interventions for adolescents. the effects of popular street drugs today. problems of polydrug use in youth. the relationship between mental illness and drug use. drug-related psychosis differentiated from a true psychosis. the possible consequences of failure to elicit information about drug use. the effects of drug/substance use on the developing brain. RnCeus Interactive, www.rnceus.com, has a special offer of $20 for 30 contact hours.