Studies have shown that people in the LGBTQ+ community are four times more likely to struggle with a substance use disorder. Although this population is at much higher risk, there has been a significant shortage of affirming services explicitly designed to meet their needs. This presentation will show how the new EABT substance use disorder curriculum designed specifically for the LGBTQ+ community is helping to fill that void.
Join our two-day training course, which explores the effects of substance use in the family on children, and how to support them. It covers both direct support for children and young people, and how to support non-substance using parents or other adults to support children appropriately.
Adfam forum events are open to anyone with an interest in supporting families affected by substance use, and seek to shine a light on a range of key topics relating to families and substance use.
Join us at our latest event where we will be focusing on parental substance use and the impact on children.
This session will explore the impact of marijuana legalization on youth, focusing on the potential risks, benefits, and the role of prevention and education strategies. We will examine the latest research on how legalization influences youth behavior, mental health, and developmental outcomes.
Rebuilding the clinical and public health infrastructure for our nation’s youth