Emerging Trends in Adolescent
Substance Use and Vaping
Tuesday, March 16, 2027 | 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. EST
Livestream Webinar
Any location with internet service.
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This activity is supported by funds from Brynn Marr Hospital
Target Audience
This educational activity is designed for behavioral health professionals, school behavioral health teams, Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs), military healthcare providers, pediatric and primary care providers, counselors, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, substance use professionals, graduate students, direct support professionals, community health workers, and other professionals who provide services and support to adolescents and their families.
Program Description
In this presentation, we will review trends in the prevalence of adolescent alcohol and substance use, including the decrease in alcohol use and binge drinking over the past 30 years, as well as the changes in prevalence of vaping over time. We will explore the possible reasons for changes in use of alcohol and other substance use among teens. Changes in substance use administration as well as trends in the availability and potency of substances will be reviewed. Finally, we will cover vulnerable subgroups of adolescents who are more resistant to observed downward trends in use.
Registration Fee
There is no registration fee for this event.
Objectives
- Participants will learn general trends over the past decade in alcohol, cannabis, other substance use, and vaping in particular.
- Participants will be able to identify particular subgroups of adolescents who are at high-risk for ongoing use.
Agenda
12 p.m. Welcome
Discuss General Trends Over the Past Decade
Discuss Reasons for Changes in Alcohol and Other Substance Use
Questions/Discussion
1:30 p.m. Adjourn
Speaker
Shayna Cheek Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Cheek's research is focused on investigating risk factors for adolescent high-risk behaviors such as substance use and self-injurious thoughts and behaviors. She has also been involved in intervention development and adaptation projects, including those focused on interventions for adolescents with co-occurring alcohol/substance use and suicide risk or depression. Currently, Dr. Cheek is the PI of a research project focused on the short-term interrelationship between alcohol misuse and suicidal ideation, with a focus on understanding shared risk mechanisms. Dr. Cheek has also been involved with the Duke Center for Adolescent and Young Adult Substance Use Treatment as a clinician and clinical supervisor.
Credit
C.E.U.: .15
Contact Hours: 1.5
NCASPPB: Approved by the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board for up to 1.5 hours of credit.
NC Psychologists Category A: The program will provide 1.5 contact hours (category A) continuing education credit to NC Psychologists
Substitutes/Refunds/Transfers
• Cancellations must be in writing (email or mail).
• Registrants cancelling between two weeks and five full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
• No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than five full business days prior to the event.
• No refunds or credit will be given for no-shows.
• No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
• Transfers/substitute(s) welcome (notify in advance of the program).
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ADA Services
Americans with Disabilities Act Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the ADA coordinator at least five days prior to the event at (910) 678-7305 or mariah.williams@sr-ahec.org.
Do you have questions? Contact us!
Jasmine Harris, Director of CPD, Behavioral Health / (910) 678-7218 / jasmine.harris@sr-ahec.org
Mariah Williams, Project Specialist / (910) 678-7305 / mariah.williams@sr-ahec.org