Wednesday, June 5, 2019 from 1:45PM - 3:15PM
At the Intersections of Substance Misuse/Abuse and Young Adults
What are the interior conditions that influence youth to misuse substances? How do we partner with youth through a tumultuous and tricky journey of recovery? This workshop outlines how oppression operates on 4 levels and identify factors that contribute to different youth populations; lgbtq+ youth, youth of color, immigrant youth, or youth experiencing violence at home. Embodying appropriate skills and knowledge we align ourselves with youth struggling with substance abuse.