Webinar: Pharmacology for prevention specialists: Pharmacology of cannabis
DESCRIPTION
Join us for the fourth and final offering in our pharmacology webinar series. This webinar will explore the pharmacology of cannabis. The presenter will cover how cannabis addiction impacts major brain regions and the acute and chronic symptoms associated with cannabis use. Specific features of cannabis dependence and withdrawal will be discussed specifically symptoms that occur when a person is discontinuing its use. The webinar will use Zoom technology and the format will be interactive with ample time for questions.
OBJECTIVES
By the end of the series, participants will be able to:
- Define addiction and how it impacts regions of the brain.
- Describe the acute and chronic effects of cannabis use and withdrawal.