Marijuana Dependence Treatment: Existing Efficacious Approaches

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Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Articulate the scope of marijuana dependence, including its etiology, prevalence, effects on the neurotransmitter system, and four key risk factors contributing to the disorder.
2. Clinically differentiate between three categories of marijuana users - casual, chronic, and heavy – based on diagnostic criteria, tolerance patterns, withdrawal symptoms, comorbidity, medicinal applications, and potency over time, including addiction potential and toxicity.
3. Integrate evidence-based psychosocial interventions into clinical practice using various treatment modalities (e.g., short-term, group, family), address barriers to treatment, and explore adjunct resources such as pharmacological options and peer-support networks.

HealthForum Online is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. HealthForum Online maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

HealthForum Online has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7185. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. HealthForum Online is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Psychology as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.

HealthForum Online is also an approved provider by various state boards. Find the complete list here .

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