Root Causes & Recovery

This would be Class 2 of a 3-class option for Supporting Youth Living with Substance Use.

• Explore the typical ages and stages of brain development and learn how substance use impacts youth differently at each stage.
• Practice trauma informed communication with vulnerable youth without guilt, shame or blame for either party.
• Use basic assessments from the DSM-V to recognize individuals who may be living with substance use disorder.
• Explain prevention and intervention strategies that acknowledge the learners' duty to care and specific epidemiology of youth substance use.

Please note: Once program fees are paid, coursework will be available to students. You will have 45 days to complete this course.