Risks and Therapeutic Uses of Medical Marijuana

Teacher

$37.00

COURSE OVERVIEW

Although medical marijuana is legal in 42 states… widespread confusion exists about what cannabinoids can and can’t do, since most professionals do not receive formal education about marijuana. And as the presence of marijuana/cannabis continues to grow, our clients are hearing messages with claims about how marijuana can help control or improve a number of different physical & mental health conditions. This interactive training will update you as a Mental Health Professional about the therapeutic benefits, risks, and limits of cannabis & cannabinoid products. Attendees will then be able to use this knowledge to provide evidence-based recommendations to their clients who have questions about medical marijuana. So, they can have full clarification & confidence in this subject, which will help their clients in much better ways as well as the political and economic factors that influence the medical marijuana market.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Discuss the current science behind the therapeutic value of cannabinoids.
Discuss the current science related to risks of cannabinoid use, particularly at high concentrations.
Explain the experience of medical marijuana patients in dispensaries, related to recommendations and product marketing.
Explain the impact of the marijuana industry on state and federal policy change, and implications related to recreational use and commercial markets.

Target Audience:
Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Addiction Counselors, & LMFT
Content Level:
Beginner to Intermediate to Advanced
2 CE Hour Credits Approved By:
NAADAC, ASWB, & NBCC

State Board Approval

Course Features

Lectures 2
Quizzes 1
Duration Lifetime access
Skill level All levels
Students 23
Certificate Yes
Assessments Self

VIDEO RECORDING 1
- Lecture1.1
  
  Risks and Therapeutic Uses of Medical Marijuana
COURSE EVALUATION 1
- Lecture2.1
  
  Risks and Therapeutic Uses of Medical Marijuana
QUIZ 1
- Quiz3.1
  
  Risks and Therapeutic Uses of Medical Marijuana
  15 questions

Dr. Aaron Weiner

Aaron Weiner, PhD, ABPP is a board-certified Psychologist and addiction specialist, and speaks nationally on the topics of addiction, behavioral health, and the impact of drug policy on public health. He earned his doctorate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and completed his fellowship in Addiction Psychology at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. His perspective is informed by his years of experience growing and directing addiction service lines for healthcare systems, the current state of medical and psychological research, and his own observations in private practice. He is a strong advocate for evidence-based care in treating chemical dependency and behavioral addictions, as well as a proponent of integrating behavioral health services into medical settings. Dr. Weiner is a member of the Physician Speakers Bureau for the National Safety Council, the Science Advisory Board for Smart Approaches to Marijuana, and a former Board Member for the Society of Addiction Psychology.