Stopping Substance Use Before It Starts: What Families and Courts Can Do

Substance use doesn't begin in adulthood—it often starts in childhood for youth exposed to trauma, instability, or parental substance use. Without early intervention, risks can lead to lifelong struggles with addiction and mental health challenges. This session tackles the urgent challenge of preventing substance use before it begins. Drawing on the latest prevention science, presenters will explore how collaborations, such as family treatment court professionals, and caregivers can disrupt the cycle by applying evidence-based strategies that strengthen protective factors and support healthy development.

 

Please note: The webinars in this series are open to anyone with an interest in the topic. We encourage you to share these opportunities with colleagues and professional networks.

  • CE/CME credit is not available for the live webinars; however, registered participants will receive a certificate of attendance following each webinar session.
  • If you are unable to attend the live webinar, recordings will be available as on-demand content through the 2027 Chadwick Conference and accessible to all registered conference participants.

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Speakers

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Marissa Colliflower

Program Associate
Center for Children and Family Futures

Alexis Balkey

Program Director
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare