Prevention of Youth Marijuana Use
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Prevention of Youth Marijuana Use

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Description

Join Michigan Medicine Department of Psychiatry experts Alyssa Smith, LLP, and Jonathan Morrow, M.D., Ph.D., for a live Q&A exploring the potential link between heavy marijuana use and early psychosis. They will discuss marijuana's effects on the brain, the symptoms of early psychosis, and the benefits of early intervention for both addiction and psychosis. The experts will also highlight relevant research that may inform future treatments. Given the changing perception of marijuana's risks following legalization, this training will provide valuable information and resources for preventing youth marijuana use in communities.

Target Audience

This training video will be helpful to:

Community Health Workers, Public Health Professionals, Community Leaders 

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be to:

  1. Describe the potential neurological effects of marijuana
  2. Identify the signs and symptoms of early psychosis
  3. Explain the importance of early intervention for both substance use and psychosis
  4. Discuss the impact of changing perceptions of marijuana on youth prevention efforts

 

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