Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction

June 26, 2026

This is an individualized webinar for A Promising Journey. An individualized webinar is scheduled for a specific group in which learners attend using their own device in the same or different locations.

All learners must register for the training prior to the start of the training.

Participants learn trends in substance use disorders, risk factors for substance use among teenagers and the impact of trauma on a teen’s use of substances and alcohol. Also covered: Preventive measures and protective factors to deter substance use.

If you need ADA Accommodations, please email us with the name and date of the training at least 3 weeks in advance at: [email protected].

Target Audience

Residential staff and caregivers.

Practice Level: Beginner and/or Intermediate.

Learning Objectives

• Identify the impact of trauma experiences on drug and alcohol use in teens
• Identify risk factors for substance use
• List protective factors that may deter substance use
• Discuss treatment for substance use and addiction

Course summary
Available credit (Listed in Hours): 
  • 1.50 Attendance/Participation
Course opens: 
06/12/2026
Course expires: 
07/10/2026
Event starts: 
06/26/2026 - 9:00am CDT
Event ends: 
06/26/2026 - 10:30am CDT
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Online
United States

Easter Spates, M.Ed., LPC-S

No continuing education available for this event.

Available Credit (Listed in Hours)

  • 1.50 Attendance/Participation
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This is a live event. Learners must be enrolled in the course prior to the start time for the live portion of this course to participate in the course.

Note: All live events will close 14-calendar days after the training. Please complete the quiz and evaluation within this 14‑calendar day window to receive credit.

Required Hardware/software

This is an individualized agency webinar. Learners must register for the course in the Clinical & Specialty Education Training Site using a desktop, laptop, or tablet, prior to the start time of training and must complete the quiz and evaluation on a desktop, laptop, or tablet within 14 days after the live portion of the training.