PPTA-Adolescent Substance Use

A Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, Parent Partner Training Academy Sponsored Continuing Education Training Event.
Hosted by the Los Angeles Training Consortium

Emerging Substance Use Trends Among Adolescents: What Clinicians and Caregivers Need to Know

This presentation explores the newest drugs and substance use trends currently impacting adolescents. Participants will learn to identify common and emerging substances, understand their effects on teen mental and physical health, and recognize key behavioral, emotional, and physical warning signs. The presentation will also highlight risk factors, patterns of use, and early indicators that may signal the need for intervention. Practical guidance will be provided to support early identification and prevention.

Presented by Belinda Arminta, Substance Abuse Counselor

Two Changes to attend:
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 10am - 12pm (2 hrs)
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 10am - 12pm (2 hrs)

This training is free via ZOOM.

This training is open to all team members working with parents, families and children.

This training will provide 2 hours of Parent Partner Continuing Education, and also meets C.E. requirements for SB803 recertification.

IMPORTANT- PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING:>>You MUST attend the entire training. Any early sign-offs or late log-ins resulting in more than 15 minutes of missed time will result in no credit given for attending.>> Your camera MUST be on the entire time of the training. Please use a computer that has a functioning camera--test out your camera before attending.>> DO NOT share your confirmation link with anyone. Each link is unique to the individual registered to attend. Sharing your link will result in either you or the other person not receiving credit for attending.> It is recommended that you sign on a few minutes early to avoid connection difficulties.

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Emerging Substance Use Trends Among Adolescents: What Clinicians and Caregivers Need to Know

Two Changes to attend:Thursday, March 19, 2026, 10am - 12pm (2 hrs)Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 10am - 12pm (2 hrs)

This training is free via ZOOM.

Two Changes to attend:
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 10am - 12pm (2 hrs)
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 10am - 12pm (2 hrs)