Marijuana: Facts Parents Need to Know (3 CE)
Course Level:Â Beginner
This Course Is For:Â Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and Marriage & Family Therapists
Course Developed By:Â Alden Hori, PhD
Dr. Hori earned a PhD in psychology from the University of California at Riverside. He was an Associate-In Professor and Research Assistant at the University of California at Riverside, where he supervised the completion of over 50 research projects in psychology. He is credited with three publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Content By:Â National Institute on Drug Abuse
Course Description:
This course provides a summary of literature on marijuana use, including marijuana facts, its side effects in youth, and how parents can assess for marijuana use in their children.
Learning Objectives:
- List reasons why youth may use marijuana
- Explain how marijuana is smoked or ingested into the body
- Demonstrate knowledge of side effects that occur when using marijuana
- Describe available resources for substance users or parents of substance users
Approvals:
Board Approvals | American Psychological Association (APA), Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), Florida Board - Social Work, MFT, Counseling, and Psychology, NYSED - Social Work, MFT and Counseling Only, American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders |
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CE Format | Online, Text-Based |