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Street Drugs
Street drugs are dangerous and plentiful. There is no way to know how strong they are or what else might be in them, but their use remains popular despite the risks.
Given the recent proliferation of new street drugs, it is imperative to remain vigilant and informed about the hazards of substance abuse.
This course will explore Krokodil, Flakka, Bath Salts, Xylazine, Slavia, Spice and others.
This course will award 1 continuing education hour.
Please see the board approval box for course approvals.Course Objectives
- Understand the dangers associated with street drugs, including the unpredictable potency and potential contaminants present in these substances.
- Identify the common street drugs prevalent in society today, including Krokodil, Flakka, Bath Salts, Xylazine, Slavia, Spice, and others, along with their respective effects on the body and mind.
- Analyze the reasons behind the popularity of street drugs despite the known risks and consequences, exploring societal, cultural, and individual factors contributing to their use.
- Develop strategies for harm reduction and risk mitigation when encountering or navigating situations involving street drugs, emphasizing the importance of staying informed and vigilant about substance abuse hazards.
Course Author
Board Approvals
National Approvals
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The Association For Addiction Professionals NAADACProvider #81892. BaysideCEU is responsible for all aspects of programming.
State Approvals
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California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals CCAPPProvider approved by CCAPP-EI, Provider # OS-21-336-0623 -
Florida Board of CSW, MFT, MHCProvider Number BAP-#726. -
Florida Board of NursingProvider number NCE3508
Information
- Relevance: This course is intended for mental health and substance abuse professionals who work with clients who may use or have a history of using street drugs.
- Content Level: Intermediate
- Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
- System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
- Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course. They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials. The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email [email protected].
- CEBroker Course ID: 1194142
- Credit Hours: 1
This course is intended for mental health and substance abuse professionals who work with clients who may use or have a history of using street drugs.