What Are They Smoking Now?
Webinar Description
This webinar provides an overview of the evolution of e-cigarettes, usage trends among teens and young adults and the risks and concerns related to these trends. There will be some discussion of adolescent development and why any substance use is concerning for the young brain. We will look at how advertising and social media have contributed to the problem and what can be done at various levels of intervention, including treatment and cessation tools. The program invites schools and communities to develop their own protocols to address this growing problem. We will also address Marijuana use in young people as there is an overlap and continuum of use that often involves Cannabis.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Gain an understanding of the risks of substance use during adolescence and the young adult years.
- Learn what type of electronic smoking devices are available, the differences and be able to recognize them.
- Gain information about the health risks and trends in use among adolescents and young adults.
- Address myths, trends and concerns related to Marijuana use in young people and the connection to vaping.
Webinar Speaker
Barbara Burke received her MSW from the VCU School of Social Work in 1978. Before she retired in 2020, the focus of her clinical work was with Substance Use Disorders, particularly with teens and young adults. She ran the early intervention program and adolescent IOP for a local outpatient treatment program where she worked closely with the schools and DJJ. She has taught “Substance Abuse” and “Coping and Adaptation” for the VCU School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences and has served as a consultant to area schools and colleges.
Barbara is an experienced presenter and has been providing training to the community, professional organizations and schools for many years.
She is the co-founder of “Rams in Recovery”, a Collegiate Recovery Program at VCU where she serves on the project team and it’s advisory board. Barbara believes in the importance of family involvement and meeting folks where they are. Her focus has been on helping young people understand their relationship with substances and their risk factors for dependence in order to make responsible decisions. She stresses the importance of respect and healthy communication for everyone in the conversation.
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