Substance Use Disorders Identification, Treatment and CWS Intervention

This training will help participants identify behaviors associated with substance use, understand the neuroscience behind these behaviors, anticipate how these behaviors may impact children, and decide when this impact requires CWS intervention.

After attending this training, participants will be able to:

Understand the general neuroscience and behaviors/symptoms associated with addiction
Increase awareness of bias and stigma around people with substance use disorders and the impact it can have with engaging families
Identify the behaviors/symptoms associated with being under the influence of commonly used substances
Formulate questions around substance use to elicit the information necessary to complete a balanced and rigorous assessment
Value a respectful, strength-based and trauma-informed approach to listening and responding to families with substance use disorders

CEUs

0.6

Section Number

252SSA515

Instruction Method

Online class

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Section Schedule

Tues., Oct 21st, 2025, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Fees

Instructors

Krystal Glowack

Krystal Glowack, M.A., has a diverse background of work experience that includes Juvenile Corrections, Probation and Child Welfare Services. With over 13 years of child welfare experience, Glowack has had a variety of roles including a case manager in adoptions, family maintenance and reunification. She also has experience in specialized programs such as continuous quality improvement and is currently a policy analyst, overseeing policies including substance use disorder protocols and procedures. Glowack has an master’s degree in Human Services-Criminal Justice Leadership and recently received a certification in Alcohol and Drug Counseling.