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Medical and Recreational Marijuana for Mental Health and Healthcare Professionals: Answers to Your Biggest Questions

Faculty:
David Aronson, LCSW
Duration:
6 Hours 09 Minutes
Copyright:
Apr 27, 2021
Product Code:
POS057720
Media Type:
Digital Seminar - Also available: Digital Seminar
Access:
Never expires.

Description

Marijuana has been legalized for medicinal or recreational use in a majority of states and the chances of you working with patients who use cannabis is higher than ever!

But you have more questions than answers…

  • How does cannabis impact my patients’ physical and mental health?
  • What potential drug interactions and side effects do I need to be aware of?
  • How do I differentiate between medical, recreational and problematic use?
  • Are there any legal or ethical issues I need to watch out for?
  • How do I make sure I’m prepared to answer patients’ questions about cannabis?

Whether you’re a social worker, psychologist, nurse, counsellor, physician or anyone working with patients in the healthcare or mental health fields, this seminar is exactly what you need to make sure you’re prepared to safely and effectively work with patients who use marijuana and cannabis products.

Stop searching Cannabis websites with questionable information and outdated research and get the training you need from a source you trust!

Purchase today!

CPD

CPD
- PESI Australia, in collaboration with PESI in the USA, offers quality online continuing professional development events from the leaders in the field at a standard recognized by professional associations including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, alcohol and drug professionals, counselling and psychotherapy. On completion of the training, a Professional Development Certificate is issued after the individual has answered and submitted a quiz and course evaluation. This online program is worth 6.25 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.

Handouts

File type File name Number of pages
PDF Manual - Medical and Recreational Marijuana for Mental Health and Healthcare Professionals (5.3 MB) 59 Pages Available after Purchase

Faculty

David Aronson, LCSW's Profile

David Aronson, LCSW Related seminars and products

David Aronson, LCSW, practices in an outpatient setting with Integrative Health Center of Maine, where he specializes in helping clients with chronic illnesses. In his work with the chronically ill, David was routinely asked questions about cannabis use, which led him to research the subject in-depth so he could better understand the impacts of cannabis use on his patients and provide them with better information and answers.

Since 2017, he has trained thousands of healthcare and mental health professionals throughout the country about cannabis so they too can better understand the impacts of cannabis on their patients’ mental and physical health and ensure they are up to date on the legal and ethical issues that might affect their work. Additionally, David presented at the 2023 CannMed Innovation & Investment Summit and has also been invited to appear at the Ohio State University’s Addiction Studies Institute, the largest Midwest addiction studies conference.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: David Aronson maintains a private practice. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: David Aronson has no relevant non-financial relationships.

 

Objectives

  1. Investigate the effects of cannabis on the body and brain and determine how these effects can impact symptomology of medical and mental health conditions.
  2. Differentiate between different cannabinoids and identify 2 cannabinoids known to be psychologically active.
  3. Determine what cannabis products patients use for various medical and mental health conditions.
  4. Evaluate possible interactions between cannabinoids and commonly prescribed medications to ensure patient safety.
  5. Determine the therapeutic benefits, side effects and safety risks of THC and CBD use.
  6. Differentiate between medical, recreational, and dependent or problematic marijuana use.

Outline

Medical and Mental Health Conditions Treated with Marijuana and Cannabis
  • Chronic pain
  • Cancer
  • PTSD
  • Other medical and mental health conditions
Do Cannabinoids Help or Harm My Patient?
  • Forms of ingestion
  • How the drug functions in the body
  • Differentiate between different cannabinoids
  • Therapeutic benefits
  • Studies on health and psychiatric effects
Medication Interactions You Need to Know
  • Warfarin
  • Theophylline
  • Clobazam
  • Valproate
Side Effects and Safety Risks of THC and CBD
  • Respiratory and cardiovascular risks
  • Immune system impacts
  • Influences on cognitive functioning
  • Reproductive effects

How to Differentiate between Medical, Recreational and Problematic Use

Legal and Ethical Considerations

  • Differences in state programs
  • Effects of individual state laws
  • Recreational/adult use programs
  • Mandated reporting

Target Audience

  • Social Workers
  • Counselors
  • Psychologists
  • Psychotherapists
  • Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Addiction Counselors
  • Nurses
  • Case Managers
  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants
  • Other Mental Health and Healthcare Professionals

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