What Are Your Kids Up To? A Serious Look into Juvenile Drug Abuse
Description
This course provides an in-depth look at juvenile drug use and the substances young people are currently encountering. Beginning with alcohol and progressing to more dangerous substances such as fentanyl and tranq-dope, the presenter will explain the fundamentals of what is trending among youth today.
Participants will gain tools to recognize current drug trends, understand what to watch for while working in the field, and learn strategies to maintain personal safety. This session will enhance professional competence by outlining new, emerging, and historical patterns of juvenile drug use and their implications for practice.
Continuing Education Accreditation
- 1.5 hours Sup R. 48, CEU, and CLE
Trainer
Kevin Everhart – Area Manager for Central and Southern Ohio, American Court and Drug Testing Services (Averhealth); Certified Breath Alcohol Instrument Instructor; Certified Instructor for Federal DOT Urine Collections
Kevin Everhart joined American Court and Drug Testing Services, now Averhealth, in September 2008. In August 2009, Mr. Everhart assisted in the opening of the Columbus office, and is currently the Area Manager for Central and Southern Ohio. Mr. Everhart is a Certified Breath Alcohol Instrument Instructor and a Certified Instructor for Federal DOT Urine Collections. Mr. Everhart has testified as an Expert Witness in numerous Child Protective Services, Probation and Drug Court cases along with Domestic Relation cases on the interpretation of drug test results. Mr. Everhart carries a vast knowledge in the field of narcotics, drug testing, and laboratory results interpretation.
Mr. Everhart has over 25 years in Law Enforcement with 22 years in Narcotics/Vice investigations with his last 10 years as the Assistant Task Force Commander for the Major Crimes Unit. As a Narcotics Detective, Mr. Everhart spent years working undercover with three years working deep cover infiltrating an outlaw motorcycle organization. Mr. Everhart has served on the DEA and Homeland Security Task Forces, investigating both federal narcotics crimes and organized crime. Mr. Everhart supervised the Clandestine Methamphetamine Laboratory Site Safety Unit for the Southern District of Ohio. He also served numerous years as a Special Response Team (S.R.T.) Officer.
