Total CE Credit Hours: 2
Course Info URL: https://www.addictioncounselorce.com/courses/102689
About the Course:
This course is from an article by the National Institute of Drug Abuse discussing marijuana. It includes: A note from the director, what marijuana is, the scope of marijuana use in the US, the effects of marijuana, hoe the drug produces its effects, how use affects driving, whether it is addictive, what the long-term affect s are on the brain, is it a gateway drug, the effects on lung health the effects on other physical health, is it safe and effective as medicine, second hand smoke exposure, can use during pregnancy harm the baby, and available treatments for Marijuana Use Disorder.
This course is based on the reading-based online article, Marijuana created by National Institute of Drug Abuse in 2020.
Publication Date:
2020
Course Material Author
Course Creator
Recommended For:
Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.
Course Objectives:
Acknowledge that marijuana is addictive and diagnosable.
Identify the symptoms of withdrawal and the effective treatment for Cannabis Use Disorder.
Summarize the adverse health effects of marijuana use and misuse.
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