Virtual Event: Adolescent Substance Use Disorder ECHO Series
When: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday until September 13
When: 12 – 1 p.m. MT
Who should attend: The behavioral health workforce (PhD, LCSW, LCPC, LMSW, LPC, CADC, etc.). This series is also open to others in the treatment or adolescent behavioral health field, including physicians, recovery coaches, case managers, etc.
The 2019 Office of Drug Policy Idaho Healthy Youth Survey reported that approximately 1 in 9 Idaho students have misused a prescription pain reliever in their lifetime. According to the 2018 SAMHSA National Survey on Drug Use and Health, Idaho ranked 8th among the states pain reliever misuse among persons aged 12 and over.
Led by a panel of subject matter experts in psychiatry, family medicine, addiction medicine, social work and family advocacy, this series will help enhance your competencies and provide the opportunity to learn best practices in screening for and treating substance use disorders in adolescents.
These sessions are designed to be collaborative, engaging and immediately applicable to your practice.