Cannabis: A Comprehensive Overview

 

The goal of this workshop is to provide treatment professionals with information they can use to feel more knowledgeable and confident when working with individuals who are currently using cannabis or considering using cannabis.

 

Topics Covered Include:

• History of Cannabis
• Cannabis in Popular Culture
• Prevelance of Use
• Legal Status
• Oklahoma Cannabis Laws
• Physiology and Chemistry of Cannabis
• Types of Cannabinoids
• Types of Cannabis
• Cultivation
• Methods of Ingestion
• Medical Benefits and Problems
• Use in Pregnancy, Childhood, and Adolescence
• Relationship with Schizophrenia
• DSM Diagnoses
• Potential for Dependence
• Use in Recovery

 

This workshop has been approved for four (4) hours of Continuing Education.