Substance Use and Social Stability of Homeless Youth-A Comparison of Three Interventions
Total CE Credit Hours: 1.5 Course Info URL: https://www.addictioncounselorce.com/courses/102921
To help ensure your CEs are relevant to your practice,
we regularly retire courses that are no longer current.
This course has been retired. It is no longer available.
We add new courses all the time. Try these categories:
This course examines a randomized clinical trial comparing three interventions for substance use and social stability in homeless youth. The study does a bivariate analysis of substance use and social instability. It includes protective and risk factors and variables such as race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation in each treatment arm.
This course is based on the reading-based online article, Substance Use and Social Stability of Homeless Youth-A Comparison of Three Interventions created by Jing Zhang, Ph.D. et al in 2019.
Publication Date
Dec 2019
Course Material Authors
Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.
Jing Zhang, Ph.D.
Dr. Jing Zhang is an Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies at Kent State University. Her research focuses on (1) exploring mechanisms linking contextual factors and health and behavioral outcomes of marginalized youth and families, and (2) developing, testing, and disseminating preventive interventions that mitigate the negative influence of contextual risk and foster positive family relationships and resilience. Her work has been published in multiple peer reviewed journals.
Natasha Slesnick, Ph.D.
Natasha Slesnick is a professor of Human Development and Family Science in the Department of Human Sciences, and EHE Associate Dean for Research and Administration. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and her research focuses on intervention development and evaluation with substance using homeless youth and substance using mothers and their children. She has written more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters and books
Sandi Cardaman has been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for more than 15 years. She has worked with eating disorders, domestic violence and clients who are working with the dependency system.
Recommended For
Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Acknowledge the problem of substance use in adolescent homelessness.
Identify both risk and protective factors.
Summarize which approaches wee the most effective and whether social stability plays a role in substance use among homeless adolescents.
Availability
This course is available starting Oct 19th, 2020 and expires Mar 30th, 2023
Disclosure to Learners
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
CE Learning Systems adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited
Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity –
including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others ― are required to disclose all relevant financial
relationships with ineligible entities (formerly known as commercial interests).
The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed by this activity's planners, faculty, and
the reviewer:
Planners and Reviewers
The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.
Material Authors
Any relevant financial disclosures for course material authors can be found in the article.
Course Creator
Sandi Cardaman – There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Commercial support
There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.
Exam Questions
All exam questions for the course are visible on this page for members of Addiction Counselor CE.
Membership is free, and you can register today!
You'll only pay when you're ready to purchase a course, or if you take advantage of the Unlimited Package.
If you're already a member, please sign in to see the exam questions for this and all other courses.
Discuss this course
You can share your thoughts about this course after you pass the exam.
Is this course approved for my continuing education requirements?
Yes, most likely. Look Up Your State Board for more detailed information. Logged-in site members will see the relevant approval information displayed in the Approvals tab for every course.
Do you have accommodations for my disability (ADA)?
If you are having trouble using Addiction Counselor CE, please contact us! We would be happy to accommodate your needs right away, and your input will help us make Addiction Counselor CE more accessible for future users too.
How do I enroll in this course?
Use the Enroll In This Course button and just follow the instructions! You don't pay anything until you're ready
to take an exam.
What do I have to do to complete the course?
To complete the course, review the course objectives, then review the material, and then pass the exam with a score of 75% or greater and lastly complete an evaluation.
How do I access the materials?
Most of our courses are based on online articles available for free to the public. Some courses, such as
those based on books, require that you purchase the material. Use the Materials tab above for more
info. You don't need to enroll in the course to access materials, whether free or paid. So you always
know what you're getting into before you commit to taking the exam.
How do I get my certificate?
Your certificate(s) will be available to download or email immediately when you pass the course exam and complete the evaluation.
Can I contact you for more help?
Yes! Use the Help widget at the bottom-right of the screen anywhere on Addiction Counselor CE to search our help docs, or to ask our support team for help. Unlike most of our competitors, Addiction Counselor CE has live US-based support reps to help you by email, chat, or phone.
This course material is hosted by
,
a web site separate from Addiction Counselor CE.
When you're done, just close the tab/window to return to this course page.
