- Live Webinar
*Navigating the Medical Marijuana Landscape: What Therapists Need to Know
David Aronson
- Live Webinar
Friday, May 19th
12:00 PM EST – 3:15 PM EST
Overview:
With more and more patients turning to medical marijuana for relief from a variety of chronic conditions, it’s crucial to stay up-to-date on the latest research and clinical implications.
Join us for this interactive webinar that will give you everything you need to know about understanding medical marijuana in mental health practice. From children with severe illnesses to adults with PTSD and chronic pain, you’ll learn how medical marijuana is being used to treat a wide range of conditions with the potential risks & benefits for your patients.
Medical marijuana expert, David Aronson, LCSW, will provide you with the latest evidence-based practices for integrating medical marijuana into your clinical practice. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the impact of medical marijuana on mental health and how to assess and treat patients using this emerging treatment option.
Objectives:
- Describe facts about cannabis and its effects on the body, brain, and possible medication interactions.
- Gain an understanding of the latest research on medical marijuana and its potential benefits and risks for patients with various chronic conditions.
- Discuss the legal and ethical considerations involved in prescribing medical marijuana for mental health treatment.
- Explain how to assess patients who are using or considering medical marijuana for mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Course materials will be posted soon.
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David Aronson
David specializes in helping adults and adolescents navigate life’s challenges. His expertise lies in supporting individuals dealing with substance use issues and chronic health conditions like diabetes and smoking cessation by collaborating with physicians to motivate and manage their conditions effectively. Additionally, David is a “Lyme-literate” practitioner with an in-depth understanding of the complexities of tick-borne infections, including the effects of both the disease and its treatments. He also works with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, anger management, ADHD, and other significant life stresses. Over the years, David has trained thousands of healthcare and mental health professionals across the country on the impact of cannabis on their patient’s mental and physical health, as well as legal and ethical issues that might affect their work.
Board Approvals
- ADACBGA #19-12-17-1212
- CSWMFT #50-29024
- FCB #5387-A
- FLORIDA MENTAL HEALTH
- OBLADC #20220136
- OCDP Board Provider #50-29024
- SCLLR #4610
- VA COMMERCIAL VENDOR # 81-3353387-01
Who This Training is For:
Social Workers, Counselors, Psychologists, Addiction Counselors, MFTs, & other Mental Health Professionals
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If you leave this training unsatisfied, you can keep your certificate and we'll give you another CE course of your choice for free
Replay Access
After the live session, we'll send you the recording for your own resource that you can review later at your own pace
Interactive Experience
Enjoy your learning experience with engaging activities such as group discussion, vignettes, roleplaying, video demos, etc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Once you register for this training, the course will immediately appear in your account dashboard. Inside, you’ll see a countdown timer. And once the scheduled time arrives, the live session will begin from there!
Of course! If you sign up but miss the live session… The recording will be added to your account Dashboard within 48 hours after the live session with an email notification of instructions. You will also receive home-study CE credits for watching the recording.
Yes, we have limited seating on our live webinars to keep the sessions as interactive & engaged as possible. So be sure to claim your spot before it’s too late!
No. Live webinar attendees are not required to take or pass a quiz to receive a CE certificate. (But yes for recorded webinars). You are required to pass a quiz with an 80% passing grade with 3 attempts only for recorded webinars.
Yes, most likely. We are board approved & accredited Continuing Education providers by NBCC, ASWB, & NAADAC.
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