This series explores the latest trends in drug, alcohol, and substance use affecting military families. Included in the conversations are the impact of stigma and strategies for supporting individuals and families impacted by substance use disorders (SUD). Designed for military family service providers, such as mental health professionals and financial counselors, this series provides the latest research and valuable resources to enhance your support for families.
Substance Use, Stigma, and Recovery: Trends in Military Contexts
About This Series
Drug Trends in Military Adults: Essential Insights for Mental Health Professionals
On-Demand
This webinar provides a broad overview of the most recent data on emerging drug trends among adult populations in the United States. Topics covered include the status of the opioid/fentanyl epidemic, changes in cocaine and methamphetamine use and consequences, and alcohol and vaping product trends, specifically marijuana and synthetic cannabinoids. Over-the-counter drugs that are currently being sold for recreational use are discussed.
Drug Trends and Impacts on Military Adults: Practical Suggestions for Professionals
On-Demand
This session creates a deeper conversation into the challenges faced by military service members and their families related to current drug trends. The cumulative effects of deployments on mental health and the potential relationship between substance use will be discussed. Conversation will include how stigma associated with drug use in military culture can influence experience, and how this affects treatment seeking.
Building Recovery Capital with Military Families
On-Demand
Substance use disorders remain a concern for many service members. This webinar examines how substance use disorders can affect all five domains of military family well-being. Participants will be able to identify Extension tools designed to bolster financial management capability for individuals in SUD recovery.
Prevention Strategies for Youth Substance Misuse
On-Demand
Substance use disorders among youth are a growing concern. This session is designed for professionals working with military families seeking to enhance their ability to support prevention and early intervention. Strengthening parent-child communication will be a key focus of this session.
