The Critical Intersection between Substance Misuse and Suicide Risk

For years, research has shown that mental health-related conditions increase the risk of suicide. There is a strong correlation between substance use disorders and suicide risk. This workshop will look at critical components that should be part of suicide prevention efforts in working with substance abuse prevention/treatment providers and cultural adaptations in working within the field of substance abuse and addictions.

Learning Objectives:

List prevalence rates of suicide attempts by people who misuse substances;
List prevalence rates of suicide for specific drugs;
Describe contributing bio-psycho-social factors that lead to substance misuse and suicide, including the role of cultural, racial, gender, and spiritual diversity; and
Summarize cutting-edge prevention and intervention approaches to be used by mental health and substance abuse professionals.

This webinar has been pre-approved by the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation for 1.5 CEUS for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors, Allied Mental Health Practitioners, and Social Work. Additionally, it has been approved for 1.5 CEUs for Vermont Recovery Coaches by the Vermont Recovery Education Committee (VREC).