Virtual Grand Rounds: Substance Use Disorders – With a Focus on the Current Understandings, Efficacy, and Risks of Cannabis
Presented by:
Snehal Bhatt, MD
Chief, Addiction Psychiatry Professor
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Cannabis has been the focus of much scrutiny over the past several years, as more and more states and jurisdictions have enacted legislation allowing medicinal and recreational use of cannabis. We will examine the latest scientific understanding of cannabis, including its potential therapeutic benefits, as well as potential harms. We will also discuss strategies for intervention in cases of cannabis use disorder.
Educational Objectives
As a result of participating in this activity, learners should be able to:
1. Review the currently available evidence for medical cannabis for various medical conditions.
2. Describe the possible risks of cannabis.
3. Review the treatment options for individuals with cannabis use disorder.
Register
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom webinar.
Accreditation Statement: Silver Hill Hospital is accredited by the Massachusetts Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement: Silver Hill Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
NASW/Connecticut Statement: This program has been approved for 1.5 Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists. NASW/CT approvals are valid in MA, RI, and VT.
New York Social Worker Statement: Silver Hill Hospital is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0728. This program is approved for 1.5 contact hours.
New York Psychologist Statement: Silver Hill Hospital is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0227. This program is approved for 1.5 contact hours.
Disclosure: None of the planners for this educational activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
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