Description:
This presentation will explore cannabis use among adolescents and risk factors for developing either psychotic symptoms or a psychotic illness with use during adolescence, including the risk of high potency THC, the general perception that these substances are ‘natural’ and without risk, and data around the dose dependent relationship between THC use and development of psychosis.
Objectives:
- Evaluate some data about current substance use among adolescents
- Recognize some of the processes that THC and CBD influence natural cannabinoid receptors in the body
- Explore one theory of how THC may create a predisposition to psychosis
- Examine how tobacco and cannabis industries are influencing adolescent behaviors
- Analyze some case examples of cannabis use and development of psychosis and psychotic illness
Online Course Evaluation: Instructions
After the live meeting ends:
- Log into this online course
- Click below on “Course Survey” to access the survey. After completing the survey, return to the course page.
- After you submit the evaluation, click Mark Complete and you will be returned to the course page. If you encounter an error message, please refresh the page or return to this page by navigating to “my courses” and selecting today’s course.
- You will now be able to select and download your certificate. Please make sure to select the correct certificate for your credentials/profession – there is one for physicians (MD and DO only) and one for all other participants.
If you need any assistance with the survey or your certificate, please contact Casey at ccoddaire@ccsme.org. Thanks!