Substance Use Among Teens - Fentanyl and Other Lesser-Known Drugs

May 7, 2026

This training will emphasize the importance of preventing adolescent substance use. A review of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Hypothesis will serve as a frame of reference for how exposure to adversity in childhood and adolescence may increase the risk for substance use. The role of resilience and relationships with peers will be explored. Specific local, state and national resources pertaining to Fentanyl and other lesser-know drugs will be shared. Participants will know specific information about Fentanyl and some other drugs and where to find resources with additional information related to such drugs.

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Target Audience

Foster Care and Child Welfare professionals and stakeholders. Unlicensed and licensed behavioral health professionals including but not limited to, social workers, graduate-level counselors, therapists, and substance use professionals. Unlicensed and licensed health care professionals including, but not limited to, nurses.

Foster Parents, Kinship Parents, and Caregivers.

Practice Level: Beginner and/or Intermediate.

Learning Objectives

  • State how experiencing abuse, neglect, and living with a family with household challenges can contribute to a higher risk of substance use.
  • List three general risk factors related to substance use.
  • Describe how experiencing trauma reminders can increase the urge to use a substance like marijuana.
  • State the percentage of persons who died from drug poisoning due to Fentanyl.
  • Define vaping.
  • Identify three street names of Dextromethorphan.
Course summary
Available credit (Listed in Hours): 
  • 1.75 Attendance/Participation
Course opens: 
03/14/2026
Course expires: 
05/21/2026
Event starts: 
05/07/2026 - 9:00am CDT
Event ends: 
05/07/2026 - 10:45am CDT
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  • Course Content.
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Online
United States

Gary Pate, MSSW, LCSW

No continuing education available for this event.

Available Credit (Listed in Hours)

  • 1.75 Attendance/Participation
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