The Ever-Changing World of Stimulants

CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 hours
Domains: P2: Prevention Education & Service Delivery/ AOD specific

Description:
Delve into the multifaceted world of stimulants with this engaging training session designed to equip prevention professionals with a thorough understanding of these substances and their addictive nature.  Discover the various types of stimulants prevalent in the U.S. and understand how they affect the brain while exploring the cultural impacts of stimulant use on families, communities, and the economy. Equip yourself with background knowledge and actionable strategies that you can implement to prevent stimulant misuse in your communities!

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to define what stimulants are and describe the types of stimulants we typically interact with in the U.S.
2. Participants will be able to explain why stimulants are addictive
3. Participants will be able to identify cultural considerations including family, societal, and economic impacts of stimulants
4. Participants will be able to outline measures that can prevent stimulant misuse

Presenter(s):
Katie Wolf MS, CHES, OCPS