Addiction and the Tragic Link to Suicide: Awareness and Prevention Strategies
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StatusOpen
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Event Number306-27
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Date02/17/2027 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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PresentersAnneMoss Rogers
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Intended AudienceTAOEP, RSSP, ICEARY Members, Educators, and anyone who works with children
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Workshop TypeTAOEP
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LocationOnline
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FeeNone
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PD Hours1
Register by: February 15, 2027
Topic Description:
After AnneMoss tried to find help for her once joyful son and rap artist, including wilderness therapy and therapeutic boarding school, Charles became addicted and died by suicide in 2015.
This presentation dispels common myths about suicide and substance misuse while delivering a message of hope and helping helpers understand ways to spot those at risk and how to intervene early.
Takeaways:
- How to address a culture that fears pain and numbs difficult emotions
- The primary substance in the bloodstream of youth who attempt or die by suicide
- How it's ruled a suicide after a drug-related death
- What are the signs of suicide and what does one do or say? (includes talking points)
- Life events that can increase suicide risk, especially those with SUD
*A recording will be emailed to all registrants.
Topic Description:
After AnneMoss tried to find help for her once joyful son and rap artist, including wilderness therapy and therapeutic boarding school, Charles became addicted and died by suicide in 2015.
This presentation dispels common myths about suicide and substance misuse while delivering a message of hope and helping helpers understand ways to spot those at risk and how to intervene early.
Takeaways:
- How to address a culture that fears pain and numbs difficult emotions
- The primary substance in the bloodstream of youth who attempt or die by suicide
- How it's ruled a suicide after a drug-related death
- What are the signs of suicide and what does one do or say? (includes talking points)
- Life events that can increase suicide risk, especially those with SUD
*A recording will be emailed to all registrants.