About this course
Marijuana is the most available and widely used illicit psychoactive substance worldwide, with use more than twice that of all other drugs combined, including alcohol. In the U.S. alone, it is estimated that there are over 15 million marijuana users, of which 4 million experience a cannabis use disorder. Treatment admissions for marijuana abuse/dependence have more than doubled within the last decade and admissions reflect an average of more than 10 years of daily use. These patterns confirm that marijuana abuse is a relevant public health issue not only among young people, but among adults seeking treatment for long-term use as well. This online course will help define the role of mental health professionals in treating marijuana addiction. Specifically, associated problems/symptom constellations, epidemiology, assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based treatment modalities for marijuana dependency/abuse will be discussed. Clinicians will be informed as how to integrate diverse psychosocial treatment regimens into their clinical repertoire and to recognize other therapeutic resources available to complement their care. Taken together, the information presented will enable clinicians to help their patients achieve a better quality of life, including cognitive, social and occupational functioning.
Course Specific Approvals and Disclosures
HealthForum Online has been approved by Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board as an Educational provider with programs approved by NBCC, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and Certified Nursing Assistant as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing as a provider of professional continuing education for health care professionals, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Psychology as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7185. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. HealthForum Online is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
HealthForum Online is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. HealthForum Online maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
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.