Cannabis: What Mental Health and Addictions Specialists Need to Know
Research on the risks and benefits of cannabis/marijuana is rapidly expanding, yet finding accurate, evidence-based information on use can be difficult. This course covers the health, mental health, and legal concerns surrounding marijuana use. This course provides guidelines for behavioral health clinicians in helping clients make the best decisions regarding medicinal or recreational use of marijuana.
This seven-module, self-paced, beginning level course is for mental health and addictions specialists, including social workers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, counselors, and peer support specialists.
This seven-part course provides guidelines for helping clients make the best decisions regarding medicinal or recreational use of marijuana. This course will provide mental health and addictions specialists, and human services professionals with: an introduction to the current methods and reasons for using marijuana in various ways; a familiarization with the conditions for which marijuana use is proven effective; an explanation of specific issues for vulnerable populations; an overview of the legal status of marijuana and its implications for citizens, society, and research; discussion of racial disparities in law enforcement and criminal justice; and a description of Cannabis Use Disorder and effective evidence based treatment strategies.
Learning Objectives - participants will be able to:
- List the differences between hemp and marijuana
- Recall the use of cannabis throughout history
- Explain how cannabis works in the brain
- Summarize the current status of medical research
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This course is approved by the North Carolina Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board for 2.5 SS contact hours. Approval 23-346-S. UNC School of Social Work has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.6642. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. UNC School of Social Work is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. The successful completion of this online course qualifies for 2.5 contact hours.
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Course Evaluation and Certificate of Completion
Upon finishing the modules, participants will be directed to complete and pass a post-test (passing score is 80%). Once completing all seven modules and the post-test in this course, participants will receive a certificate indicating completion of the course. A .pdf version of the Certificate of Completion can be generated by participants to save or print.