Social Worker Macomb County Community Mental Health, Michigan
In this session, learners will explore the complex landscape of adolescent substance use, delving into differences in drugs used, reasons for use, risk factors, susceptibility to addiction, social pressures, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), intimate partner violence (IPV)/trauma, risky sexual behavior, and navigating confidentiality and legal considerations.
Learning Objectives:
Learners will be able to:
Explore the factors contributing to the development and progression of substance use.
Recognize the interconnectedness between trauma, intimate partner violence (IPV), and substance use.
Identify the factors contributing to risky sexual behavior among individuals who use substances.
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