This workshop will adapt key components of the 8-hour Judicial ECHO series, with a special focus on youth and neurodevelopment, exploring how substance use and addiction affect the developing brain, behavior, and decision-making. The session will also address practical and often misunderstood topics such as drug testing—its limitations, interpretation, and role in court settings. Participants will gain insight into how substance use disorders develop, how recovery can be supported through evidence-based approaches, and how judicial decision-making can align with current science to improve outcomes for young people and families. This session is designed to provide judges and court professionals with actionable knowledge, bridging the gap between addiction medicine and the legal system in a way that is relevant, practical, and grounded in clinical experience.

There is a $15 registration fee to attend this training. Registration is not confirmed until full payment is received.

Cancellations for paid trainings require registrants cancel 5 business days prior to the start of the training to receive a full refund (minus 2.85% service fee, if paid by credit card). Cancellations received after 5 business days prior to the start of the training are subject to partial or no reimbursement of registration fee.