Description
According to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), approximately 1 in 10 people who use marijuana will become addicted. When they start before age 18, the rate of addiction rises to 1 in 6. Marijuana (cannabis) is the most commonly used substance in the U.S. and its use is growing. At the same time, the perception of harm is declining. Increasingly, young people today do not consider marijuana use a risky behavior. Given the risks for youth and young adults to use marijuana, and women who are pregnant or nursing, Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) prepared this webinar to provide information so participants can help individuals, families, and communities make informed decisions regarding choices and behavior. This webinar will start with reviewing the 3 distinct forms from which THC/CBD/Synthetics can originate from and how they are consumed. An overview of physical and mental health effects that are associated with cannabis use will be provided. Lastly, this webinar will provide insight on the rules of personal use and cultivation, and legal vs. illegal cannabis dispensaries.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe factors associated with cannabis use. 
2. Identify physical health risks and mental health risks with cannabis use. 
3. Learn ways to stay informed as an adult that uses cannabis. 

Attachments Available for Download
Webinar Slides (PDF)

Intended Audience
This training is appropriate for administrative and support staff in agencies that provide substance use, behavioral health, and other social services.

Instructor
SAPC Prevention Division

Hours/CEs
35 minutes. Continued education credit is not offered for this training module.

Format
This course is a training that uses PowerPoint slides to allow learners to increase understanding of the risks of cannabis use. 

Process
Participants will read and/or listen to the material presented in the slides. At the end of the trainings, participants must obtain at least 80% as a passing score for the completion of this training and receive CE credits. CE certificate or certificate of attendance will be available for printing upon completion.

Prerequisites
None

CE Approval
Not applicable. Continued education credit is not offered for this training module. 

Disclosure
County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Control does not receive commercial support for the content of these trainings.

Questions and Concerns:
If you have any questions or concerns with this training, please email INFO@SAPC-LNC.ORG.