May 31

Cannabis and Mental Health Training

Name: Cannabis and Mental Health Training
Start: 2024-05-31T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-05-31T23:00:00+00:00
Location: Virtual Event

Time

10:00 am - 11:00 pm

As state-level medical and recreational cannabis programs continue to expand across the country, we are also observing increasing evidence that suggests a connection between cannabis use/THC exposure to poor mental health outcomes.

In this presentation, we will explore the connection between cannabis use and mental health outcomes. Objectives include understanding current cannabis use data, and discussing emerging public health concerns and prevention strategies.

In this one-hour, virtual presentation, we will explore the connection between cannabis use and mental health outcomes.

Objectives include understanding current cannabis use data, and discussing emerging public health concerns and prevention strategies.

This training is free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.

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