‘I Can Stop Anytime I Want to But I Just Don’t Want To’: Substance Abuse Education and Treatment for Resistant Youth

Format

Individual Presentation

First Presenter's Institution

The Center of Hopes

Second Presenter's Institution

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Third Presenter's Institution

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Fourth Presenter's Institution

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Fifth Presenter's Institution

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Location

Scarbrough 4

Strand #1

Academic Achievement & School Leadership

Relevance

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Brief Program Description

Drug use and abuse among our nation’s youth continues to present major concerns. Despite our best efforts, illicit drug markets continue to grow, young people continue to poison their brains and bodies. New synthetic and designer drugs continue to emerge from the lab to the lives of youth. This presentation will present innovative approaches and best practice methods to help educate and treat youth who are highly resistant to substance abuse services. This presentation will also present key strategies to quickly and effectively connect with resistant youth and build a strong therapeutic alliance.

Summary

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Evidence

Presenter will provide.

Biographical Sketch

Jeremiah Hopes, LPC, CAADC, Licensed Professional Counselor, The Center of Hopes

Presentation Year

2018

Start Date

3-5-2018 3:00 PM

End Date

3-5-2018 4:15 PM

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Mar 5th, 3:00 PM Mar 5th, 4:15 PM

‘I Can Stop Anytime I Want to But I Just Don’t Want To’: Substance Abuse Education and Treatment for Resistant Youth

Scarbrough 4

Drug use and abuse among our nation’s youth continues to present major concerns. Despite our best efforts, illicit drug markets continue to grow, young people continue to poison their brains and bodies. New synthetic and designer drugs continue to emerge from the lab to the lives of youth. This presentation will present innovative approaches and best practice methods to help educate and treat youth who are highly resistant to substance abuse services. This presentation will also present key strategies to quickly and effectively connect with resistant youth and build a strong therapeutic alliance.