Learn essential skills pertaining to working with adolescents affected by opioid use disorder in this foundational training. Gain proficiency in understanding medications for opioid use disorder, communicating with families about opioid use disorder and treatment options, tailored to fit the needs of young individuals. Stay ahead of the curve with insights into current opioid trends among adolescents, and review evidence-based practices that you can implement immediately.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and understand evidence-based medications used in the treatment of opioid use disorder, including their efficacy and current trends for the adolescent population.
- Develop effective communication strategies for engaging with families and loved ones of individuals struggling with opioid use disorder, including techniques for providing support and explaining treatment options.
- Analyze current trends and patterns in opioid use among adolescents, including factors contributing to risk for overdose, patterns of use, strategies for intervention and harm reduction tailored to this population.
Location: Quest Counseling & Consulting Inc., 6110 Plumas St, Reno, NV 89519
Presenters: Amanda Hankins, CADC, CADC-S, Crystal Jaquette, MA, LMFT and Mark Disselkoen, MSSW, LCSW, LCADC
Continuing Education Units: 4 CEUs This training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here.
Funding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.