This course presents a comprehensive scoping review of risk and protective factors associated with cannabis-related negative consequences (CRNCs), such as interpersonal conflict, psychological distress, and neglect of responsibilities. Drawing on 83 studies published between 1990 and 2021, the course synthesizes findings across intrapersonal, interpersonal, and societal levels using the social-ecological model. Participants will explore how factors such as impulsivity, trauma history, social norms, and cannabis potency interact to influence risk, while also identifying the role of protective behavioral strategies in harm reduction. This evidence-based overview is designed to guide clinicians, researchers, and policymakers in refining interventions for cannabis misuse and preventing cannabis use disorder.
This course is based on the reading-based online article, A Scoping Review of Risk and Protective Factors for Negative Cannabis Use Consequences created by Grigsby, Timothy J. et al in 2023.
Publication Date
Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment Mar 2023
Course Material Authors
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Grigsby, Timothy J.
Dr. Timothy J. Grigsby is an assistant professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Health at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His research focuses on substance use, behavioral health, and social determinants of health. This is his first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Lopez, Andrea
Dr. Timothy J. Grigsby is an assistant professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Health at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His research focuses on substance use, behavioral health, and social determinants of health. This is his first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Kathryn Held, Psy. D associate and CADC III, is an individual therapist at Visions adolescent treatment centers. With a decade of experience in the mental health field, Kathryn specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, and the OCD spectrum. Kathryn also has expertise in working with LGBTQ+ adolescents while navigating complex family systems. Her current research projects include adolescent suicide and the use of OCD art interventions in anxiety and OCD treatment. She is trained in CBT, ACT and Exposure and Response Prevention. Her empathetic and artistic approach helps support, educate, and instill agency in her clients. Prior to joining the Visions team, Kathryn worked in various treatment settings including detox, sober living, and as the Program Director of a dual diagnosis outpatient treatment center.
Recommended For
Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Identify key intrapersonal, interpersonal, and societal risk factors for cannabis-related negative consequences (CRNCs).
Evaluate the role of protective behavioral strategies in mitigating cannabis-related harms.
Apply findings from the social-ecological framework to inform targeted prevention and intervention strategies.
Availability
This course is available starting Apr 30th, 2025 and expires Apr 30th, 2035
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Material Authors
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Course Creator
Kathryn Held, Psy.D., CADC III – No Disclosures to report
Commercial support
There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.
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