mp4 - Adolescent Relapse Prevention

Adolescent Relapse Prevention Presented by Alana Van Zanten, LMFT, LPCC, LAADC-S, ACRPS Overdose deaths among adolescents are rising and effective substance use treatment with adolescents requires more than just simplifying adult interventions. Providers on the front lines of this growing public health crisis need specific education and developmentally appropriate interventions to support the adolescent population with their unique needs and challenges as they attempt to establish and maintain recovery.  This presentation provides viewers with a brief overview of the current trends in adolescent substance use, discussion of adolescent development, and special considerations needed when working with adolescents. Viewers are introduced to the Gorski-CENAPS adolescent developmental model and the newly updated adolescent relapse warning signs. Viewers are asked to explore their personal beliefs about adolescent substance use and learn strategies to prevent burnout. Viewers will have a dee