Youth Substance Use: Risk, Resilience, Reconnection

Youth drug and alcohol use and misuse can have serious consequences. The impacts of substance use are experienced by the entire family and community. Adolescent substance use can contribute to numerous negative health, social, and behavioral outcomes that can be experienced immediately and over the lifetime. These can include disruptions in physical and mental health, legal consequences, adjustment problems in school or the workplace, and violent or aggressive behavior. It is imperative that providers, community partners, and family members are informed about drug and alcohol trends, the effects of substance use on youth, and appropriate prevention strategies, interventions, tools and resources.

In this full-day conference, participants will be provided with trauma-informed and developmentally and culturally responsive interventions to enhance engagement and assessment. Participants will gain tools and resources to more effectively assess for youth substance use and enhance youth and family engagement.  Substance use trends (including drugs, tobacco, and alcohol) among youth will be examined through a bio-psycho-social lens. Topics will include youth access, prevalence, risk factors, and temporary and permanent physiological and psychological effects on the developing brain and body. Protective factors, which are instrumental in building resilience and healthy development will be examined throughout the day’s presentations.

Register early for Early Bird admission! Early Bird admission is open until April 30, 2020. General registration is available beginning May 1, 2020 through the morning of the conference. 

Completion of this conference qualifies for 7 hours of continuing education (CE) credit. To view the conference flyer click here. 

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FAQs 

What is the schedule for the Conference?

The conference begins with registration and a continental breakfast from 8:00 am - 8:30 am. The conference will begin promptly at 8:30 am.  There will be a a mid-morning 15 minute break, an hour lunch, and another 15 minute break in the mid-afternoon. The conference will end at 4:30 pm. 

Where do I park and how much is it?

The registration fee for the conference includes parking. Validation coupons will be handed out during conference check-in. Parking for the conference at Crowne Plaza--Mission Valley will be in the north parking area by the Grand Hanelei Ballroom. Click here for a map for parking and the Grand Hanelei Ballroom. 

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Contact RIHS with any qustions at: RIHS@sdsu.edu or 619-594-0923

What's the refund policy?

These events are contingent on the lifting of the Gathering Guidance released on 3/11/2020 by the California Public Health Department in response to COVID-19. All tickets will be refunded 7 days prior to the conference if the Gathering Guidance has not been lifted. For all other non-COVID-19 related cancellations, refunds will be issued for registrations cancelled prior to May 21, 2020. If you wish for someone else to go in your place, please either update your registration or contact us with the name of the person cancelling and the information for the new attendee, no later than May 21, 2020.  To read our privacy policy click here.

Will food be provided?

A continental breakfast will be provided between 8:00 am-8:30 am. Conference participants will be provided with a buffet style lunch. Vegan and gluten-free options will be available. Light refreshments will be served during conference breaks. 

What happens if I am late? 

The Academy for Professional Excellence's Continuing Education (CE) provider agreement stipulates that participants cannot receive CEs if they miss more than 15 minutes of an in-person event.  However, late arrival participants are welcome to enter the conference and participate. Visit our website here for more information on our CE policies.