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Learning Objectives
Course Sections/Outline
Introduction: Scope, Prevalence and Relevance
Risk Factors for Cannabis Dependency
Short and Long-term Effects of Marijuana Use
Formal Diagnosis and Treatment Admission Criteria
Assessment Measures
Treatment Interventions
Intervention Efficacy Data
Barriers to Treatment and Clinical Issues
Clarification of the Treatment Goal: Abstinence or Titration?
Future Directions: Medical Marijuana Use, Possession and Legalization
Conclusion
Web-Based Resources
References
Post-Test: Marijuana Dependence Treatment: Existing Efficacious Approaches
Program Evaluation
Learn more about the role of mental health professionals in treating marijuana addiction and helping achieve a better quality of life
by Dennis Lee, PhD
2 CE Credit Hours
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Marijuana is the most widely used illicit psychoactive substance worldwide, with usage rates surpassing those of all other drugs combined. In the U.S., over 15 million individuals use marijuana, and approximately 4 million meet the criteria for cannabis use disorder. Treatment admissions for marijuana dependence have more than doubled in the past decade, often involving individuals with over 10 years of daily use. These trends highlight the growing public health challenge of marijuana abuse, affecting both adolescents and adults seeking treatment for prolonged use. This course equips mental health professionals with the knowledge and tools to address marijuana dependency effectively. Topics include the epidemiology of cannabis use disorder, diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based treatment strategies. Clinicians will learn to integrate psychosocial interventions, recognize complementary therapeutic resources, and support their patients in improving cognitive, social, and occupational functioning. By applying these insights, professionals can enhance outcomes and foster recovery for those struggling with marijuana dependence.
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CE Credit Hour: 2 CE Credit Hours
Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals, Nursing Professionals, Certified Nursing Assistants
Delivery Type: Online, Home Study Monograph
Faculty: Dennis Lee, PhD
Cost:$19.00
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PDF Course Download Link
Description
Learning Objectives
Course Sections/Outline
Introduction: Scope, Prevalence and Relevance
Risk Factors for Cannabis Dependency
Short and Long-term Effects of Marijuana Use
Formal Diagnosis and Treatment Admission Criteria
Assessment Measures
Treatment Interventions
Intervention Efficacy Data
Barriers to Treatment and Clinical Issues
Clarification of the Treatment Goal: Abstinence or Titration?
Future Directions: Medical Marijuana Use, Possession and Legalization
Conclusion
Web-Based Resources
References
Post-Test: Marijuana Dependence Treatment: Existing Efficacious Approaches
Program Evaluation
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HealthForum Online is approved by the Mississippi Board of Nursing as a provider of professional continuing education for health care professionals, provider approval #50-29605.
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HealthForum Online is approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing as a provider with courses approved by another state board of nursing, provider approval #50-29605.
The presenter and all members of the planning team have disclosed that they have no relevant financial commercial relationships to products or devices related to the content of this educational activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medication have been used. Courses include expert peer reviews of the content where applicable.
CE Credit Hour: 2 CE Credit Hours
Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals, Nursing Professionals, Certified Nursing Assistants
Delivery Type: Online, Home Study Monograph
Faculty: Dennis Lee, PhD
Cost:$19.00
20-1276650
Automatically reports to CE Broker in 24 Hours
