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High in Plain Sight | Current Drug Trends

Program Details:
February 13, 2026 | 9:00am-11:30am
Modality:
  • Webinar
Registration Fee(s):
Free
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Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
2.50
Registration Deadline:
2/12/26 5:00 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
2/13/26 9:00 AM
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Description
This session will provide attendees with the ability, knowledge and confidence to help prevent and identify students who may be abusing drugs and / or alcohol. Attendees will also be taught the strategies and different terms that are consistent with student alcohol & drug abuse. There are several identifiers, logos and terms that are commonly related to drug (illegal and over the counter) and alcohol abuse, marijuana abuse, and drug concealment at school.

Keywords: tall cop, substance use, drugs, alcohol, law enforcement, student

Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Quickly identify alcohol and drug use and abuse indicators of possible at-risk students, through products, stash compartments, clothing brands, lingo, music lyrics, etc.
  • Recognize the current drug culture at first observation or interview, including Delta 8, 9, and 10.
  • Identify concealment methods for alcohol and drugs in the classroom or other locations at school, including vaping.
  • Provide education for improved policy and procedures regarding current alcohol and drug abuse prevention. and intervention.
Disclosures
Upstate AHEC’s conflict of interest policy requires faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. The speaker has signed a vested interest form declaring no conflict of interest in education activity. Provisions of this educational activity by Upstate AHEC does not imply endorsement by Upstate AHEC or ANCC of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity.
Credits Available
  • Social Workers
    SC Board of Social Work Examiners
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 2/12/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 2/12/2026)
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 2.5 social work hours of continuing education by Upstate AHEC, a part of the South Carolina AHEC system, as defined by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
  • Counselors/Therapists
    SC Board of Examiners for Professional Counselors
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 2/12/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 2/12/2026)
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 2.5 hours of continuing education by Upstate AHEC, a division of SC AHEC, under its accreditation by the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists.
  • CNA, RNs, LPNs
    American Nurses Credentialing Center
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 2/12/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 2/12/2026)
    Credit Statement

    Upstate AHEC is an accredited provider of Nursing Continuing Professional Development by the American Nurses Credential Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 2.5 continuing professional development hours.

  • All other participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 2/12/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 2/12/2026)
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.25 CEUs by Upstate AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
Locations/Participation Options
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Brandi England
    Phone:
    864-349-1178
    Email:
    bengland@upstateahec.org
  • Name:
    Belinda Cowan
    Email:
    bcowan@upstateahec.org
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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