Susie Mullens is a licensed psychologist, licensed professional counselor, certified advanced alcohol & drug counselor, master addiction counselor & supervisor. She is the Treasurer for WVAADC.
She has been working in the mental health & substance use disorder field for over 30 years and has worked in all aspects of the continuum of care. She is currently the program coordinator for the WV Collegiate Recovery Network which is a project of the Alliance for the Economic Development of Southern WV housed at Marshall University Research Corp. to help expand collegiate recovery efforts in higher education in WV. She was formerly the Interim Director of the West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP). While at ODCP she was responsible for securing the seed money (100K) for 5 collegiate recovery programs in WV.
Prior to ODCP she was the Director of Operations for the Associate of Recovery in Higher Education, served as a Recovery Specialist helping establish the WVU Collegiate Recovery Program & Therapist at West Virginia University and was the Mid-Atlantic Regional Representative on the ARHE Board of Directors. She is also a past president of WVAADC, the state alcohol and drug counseling association.
She hosts a show on the WV Library Commission Network called Solutions, Service & Serenity which helps raise awareness about programs around West Virginia which are working across the continuum of care (prevention, early intervention, treatment & recovery).
WVAADC Virtual Regional Training: Mixing It Up: Women, Alcohol & Society
From Skinny Girl Cocktails to "mom's sippy cup" it is likely you have noticed the memes, magnets, and other ways society has feminized drinking.
Prior to COVID-19 the rates of drinking for women had been on the rise for several decades and a recent study found that "high-risk drinking rose about 58 percent among women (from 2002 to 2013) and, more frighteningly, alcohol and dependence increased by 83.7 percent among women during the same time period."
There are many factors that have contributed to the closing of the gender gap when it comes to alcohol. Shifting social norms, gender equ...Read moreality, targeted marketing toward women by the alcohol industry are just a few of the influences that have led to increased rates of alcohol use. "According to a RAND Corporation study, during the pandemic women have increased their heavy drinking days by 41% compared to before the pandemic. Additional research has shown that the psychological stress related to COVID-19 was associated with greater drinking for women, but not men."
During this session, we will explore a brief history of patterns of use among women, reasons why women use, especially during COVID-19, as well as the impact of societal expectations and gender-based marketing.
If you need to pay by check or money order or have questions please contact Susie Mullens at susielmullens@gmail.com. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Identify societal messaging/mixed messaging regarding women and the use of alcohol.
- Describe recent research findings related to rates of drinking/problem drinking/AUD for women.
- Understand the impact of COVID 19 on alcohol consumption rates among women.
Target Audience
This presentation is geared toward all levels of practice, beginner, intermediate and advanced.
Learning Levels
- This session is appropriate for all learning levels, beginner, intermediate & advanced.
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Live Interactive Webinar
11:30 AM EDT - 01:00 PM EDT
Register for this Webinar
EARN 1.5 CE Credit Hours
About the speaker
Susie Mullens, MS, LPC, Licensed Psychologist, AADC-S
West Virginia Collegiate Recovery Network Program Coordinator
CE Information - Earn 1.5 CE Credit Hours
CE Approvals
West Virginia Certification Board For Addiction and Prevention Professionals
This event is approved by for continuing education credits by the West Virginia Certification Board For Addiction and Prevention Professionals #490029
West Virginia Board Of Social Work Examiners
This event is approved by the West Virginia Board Of Social Work Examiners #490114
West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling
This event is approved by the West Virginia Board Of Examiners in Counseling, #533
West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses
This event is approved by the West Virginia Board Of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses
CE Process Info
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