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Drug Trends in Military Adults: Essential Insights for Mental Health Professionals

Drug Trends in Military Adults: Essential Insights for Mental Health Professionals

About This Webinar:

This webinar provides a broad overview of the most recent data on emerging drug trends among adult populations in the United States. Topics covered include the status of the opioid/fentanyl epidemic, changes in cocaine and methamphetamine use and consequences, and alcohol and vaping product trends, specifically marijuana and synthetic cannabinoids. Over-the-counter drugs that are currently being sold for recreational use are discussed.

The webinar explores why the military community needs to be aware of the most recent data on drug trends. This session also examines the importance of naloxone and its timely administration in reversing overdose deaths.

Learning Objectives:

-- Identify drugs that are considered emerging health threats and the impact these drugs are having on military communities
-- Demonstrate knowledge regarding drug paraphernalia, methods of use, and new technology being used in the drug culture
-- Discover at least one Over the Counter (OTC) product that is commonly abused for recreational purposes

Presenter:

John Haenes, LMSW, ICPS

John Haenes holds a master’s of science in social work and is an internationally certified prevention specialist with 32 years of experience in the field of substance use disorders, juvenile delinquency, trauma, and child welfare. Mr. Haenes is a recognized expert in addiction and adolescent brain development. He currently serves as the Chief Operations Officer of Challenge of Tarrant County, a non-profit agency whose mission is to confront substance abuse by identifying needs, educating the community, mobilizing resources, promoting collaborations, and advocating for sound public policy.

Continuing education credit is available.


Register: https://oneop.org/learn/160056/

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