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Webinar: Let’s talk cannabis: A capacity-building training for influential adults

This 2.5-hour Training of Trainers workshop is designed for adults who hold important, influential roles in the lives of youth, including parents, teachers, counselors, youth service providers, and others. The goal of the training is to prevent and reduce harm from youth use of cannabis by stimulating discussion, sharing knowledge, and building communication skills.

Through lecture format, breakout sessions, & other discussion methods, participants will engage in the following topics:
- What cannabis is and how it works
- History of cannabis legality
- Current evidence on therapeutic and harmful health effects
- Modes of use
- Trends and reasons behind youth use
- How to engage youth in cannabis use discussions

Contact Alex Sirotzki with questions: asirotzki@wapc.org

Date and Time: 
December 9, 2020 - 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Location: 
Webinar