Working effectively with youth who have substance use issues warrant a fundamental understanding of how the adolescent is influenced by internal factors such as mental health, trauma, stress, and external factors including family, peer, and community.

This two part 90-minute webinar series will review these characteristics of adolescent growth, current substance use trends, (alcohol, marijuana, opioids with a major focus on the rising rates of vaping), and youth perceptions of use. Content will also review recommended best practices for addressing problematic adolescent behavior.