Free Training – Ethical Risks and Dangers of Medical and Recreational Marijuana Use
General Information
Title: The Risks and Dangers of “Medical” and Recreational Marijuana Use - Ethical Considerations for Mental Health Providers
Presenter: Lisa Ferentz, LCSW-C
Dates: Tuesday. April 6, 2027. 11:00AM-2:00 PM Eastern Time.
Fee: Training is free. $30 fee for 3 CE Credits and 2 month access to recordings.
Venue: Zoom
CE Credits: 3
Free Training – Ethical Risks and Dangers of Medical and Recreational Marijuana Use
Description
In the last few years there has been an explosion of teenagers and adults who are using medical marijuana. Clinicians are being asked to weigh in about the validity, safety, and efficacy of using THC and CBD products. They also need to ethically decide if they want to work with clients who insist on using these products, rather than well established and regulated drugs to self-medicate and treat anxiety, depression, PTSD, or chronic pain.
In this workshop we will look at the current research regarding the acute and chronic medical and mental health impact and consequences of short and long-term use. Participants will get the most up to date and evidence-based information about the dangers and risks of medical marijuana and CBD products. We will address the phenomenon of “Cannamoms” and the impact marijuana use is having on parenting. We will also process the ways in which kids and teens use THC products and the indicators of substance use and abuse in young clients. Participants will also have the opportunity to process their own experiences with clients who have been using THC products. The presenter will also share case examples of clients who were self-medicating with medical marijuana, and the trajectory of their clinical symptoms while they were using, and when they stopped.
Instructors
Lisa is a recognized expert in the strengths-based, de-pathologized treatment of trauma and has been in private practice for over 42 years. She presents workshops and keynote addresses to medical and mental health providers nationally and internationally, and is a clinical consultant to practitioners and mental health agencies in the United States, Canada, the UK, Italy, Ireland, Spain, Israel, Australia, and South Korea. She has been an Adjunct Faculty member at several Universities, and is the Founder of “The Ferentz Institute,” now in its 20th year of providing continuing education to mental health professionals and graduating thousands of clinicians from her two Certificate Programs in Advanced Trauma Treatment. In 2009 she was voted the “Social Worker of Year” by the Maryland Society for Clinical Social Work. Lisa is the author of “Treating Self-Destructive Behaviors in Traumatized Clients: A Clinician’s Guide,” now in its second edition, “Letting Go of Self-Destructive Behaviors: A Workbook of Hope and Healing,” and “Finding Your Ruby Slippers: Transformative Life Lessons From the Therapist’s Couch.” Lisa also hosted a weekly radio talk show, writes blogs and articles for websites on trauma, attachment, self-destructive behaviors, and self-care, teaches on many webinars, and is a contributor to Psychologytoday.com and Psychotherapy Networker Magazine. You can follow Lisa’s work on her website, theferentzinstitute.com, YouTube, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Free Training – Ethical Risks and Dangers of Medical and Recreational Marijuana Use
Objectives
1. Identify at least four risk factors associated with acute marijuana use.
2. Identify at least four risk factors associated with chronic marijuana use.
3. Explain the impact that THC has on anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
4. Describe at least three ways that kids and teens are using marijuana, and at least four red flags that let parents know their child is using TC products
5. Explain the impact that THC has on a developing adolescent brain.
6. Summarize the impact that cannabis use is having on parenting.
7. Describe at least two ethical dilemmas that clinicians face in their work with clients who use or want to use THC and CBD as a part of their therapy treatment.
CE Information
Continuing Education Credits are granted through Neuhoff Psychological Consulting, PLLC for the following professions: Psychologists, Social workers, Mental Health Counselors, LMFTs, and LCATs. It is the participant’s responsibility to check with their individual state boards to verify CE requirements for their state.
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References
Geweda MM, Majumdar CG, Moore MN, Elhendawy MA, Radwan MM, Chandra S, ElSohly MA. Evaluation of dispensaries’ cannabis flowers for accuracy of labeling of cannabinoids content. J Cannabis Res. 2024 Mar 9;6(1):11
Gobbi G, Atkin T, Zytynski T et al. Association of cannabis use in adolescence and risk of depression, anxiety and suicidality in young adulthood: A systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA. 2019;76(4):426-434.
McDonald AJ, Kurdyak P, Rehm J, Roerecke M, Bondy SJ. Age-dependent association of cannabis use with risk of psychotic disorder. Psychol Med. 2024 May 22:1-11.
Stanciu CN, Brunette MF, Teja N, Budney AJ. Evidence for Use of Cannabinoids in Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and PTSD: A Systematic Review. Psychiatr Serv. 2021 Apr 1;72(4):429-436.
Vozoris NT, Zhu J, Ryan CM, et al. Cannabis use and risks of respiratory and all-cause morbidity and mortality: a population-based, data-linkage, cohort study BMJ Open Respiratory Research 2022
Satisfactory Completion:
Participants must have signed in and out, attended the entire workshop to receive a certificate. Failure to sign/log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available electronically after satisfactory course completion. A link will be provided for those who have completed the training.
Free Training – Ethical Risks and Dangers of Medical and Recreational Marijuana Use
Policies
Application Deadline: April 4, 2027 or until all training spaces are filled, whichever comes first.
Notification of Acceptance
Applicants will be notified, via email, of acceptance when registration is complete, and payment is received.
Refund/Cancellation Policy
Tuition/registration payments are refundable until April 6, 2027. Cancellations after this date are non-refundable. In this situation, we will attempt to find someone to take your slot (based on our waiting list).
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There will be handicap accessibility.
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Free Training – Ethical Risks and Dangers of Medical and Recreational Marijuana Use
Schedule
| Tuesday. April 6, 2027. 11:00AM-2:00 PM Eastern Time. | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM ET
12:30–12:35 PM ET — Stretch Break12:35–2:00 PM ET
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Free Training – Ethical Risks and Dangers of Medical and Recreational Marijuana Use
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