Youth Cannabis Use: Using Science to Inform Prevention and Intervention Strategies
Presenter: Amelia M. Arria, Ph. D.
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM mountain (12:00 PM to 1:00 PM eastern) with Q&A to follow
Cost: FREE using code FREE26 or $39 for 1 CE credit. Johnny’s Ambassadors is a NAADAC certified provider. To receive the CE credit, you must watch the watch the LIVE session.
Recording: Everyone who registers (free or paid) will automatically receive the recording as well. No CE credit will be given for watching the recording.
Description
Cannabis use can adversely affect youth development and functioning. This presentation will break down the latest scientific evidence related to cannabis use trends among young people, and how cannabis use is related to student academic performance, mental health, and addiction. A general framework for cannabis use prevention and early intervention in various settings will be described.
Learning Objectives
- Understand current scientific data regarding cannabis consumption trends and patterns among youth.
- Describe the specific impacts of youth cannabis use on academic performance, mental health, and addiction risk.
- Identify key risk and protective factors influencing young adult cannabis use.
- Apply a general prevention and early intervention framework to address cannabis use within different organizational settings.
Speaker Bio
Amelia M. Arria, Ph. D. is the Director of the Center on Young Adult Health and Development and the Office of Planning and Evaluation at the University of Maryland School of Public Health and an Associate Professor with the Department of Behavioral and Community Health. Dr. Amelia Arria’s research focuses on substance use and untreated mental health problems among adolescents and young adults, with a special focus on the connection between behavioral health and human capital. She values translating scientific findings for parents, policymakers and community stakeholders. As a first-generation college student, she is dedicated to making sure that higher education fulfills its promise as a place and a pathway to personal and professional success. She is Director of the Center on Young Adult Health and Development and the Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives.
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