Adolescent Substance Use: Assessment and Intervention
This course addresses the unique considerations in working with adolescents who use substances. Participants will learn about adolescent brain development, evidence-based screening tools, family-based approaches, and developmentally appropriate treatment strategies.
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Dr. Roberto Martinez
PsyD, LCSW, CASAC
What You'll Learn
- Describe adolescent brain development and its implications for substance use
- Apply developmentally appropriate screening and assessment tools
- Implement evidence-based interventions for adolescent substance use
- Engage families effectively in the adolescent treatment process
Course Outline
This module covers key concepts related to adolescent development and substance use. Estimated completion time: 20 min. You must spend the minimum required time in this module before proceeding.
Your Instructor
Dr. Roberto Martinez
PsyD, LCSW, CASAC
Dr. Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker and credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor with 15 years of clinical experience. He currently serves as Clinical Director at Sunrise Recovery Center and adjunct faculty at NYU's Silver School of Social Work.
This Course Satisfies
- NAADAC General CE Requirement
- Florida Certification Board — Clinical Skills
- TCBAP — Clinical Skills (LCDC)
- IC&RC — Clinical Domain
Reviews (1)
Amy K.
LMFT, California
Extremely practical. The family engagement strategies are gold.
January 2026