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Preventing Marijuana Use Among Youth

About the Course

This course examines the implications of marijuana use among youth ages 12-17, included specific neurological, behavioral, and environmental risks. This Evidence-Based Resource Guide provides: an overview of research evidence related to the prevention of youth marijuana use; examples of effective programs and policies to address marijuana use; considerations and strategies for key stakeholders in implementing prevention efforts; and resources for evaluation and quality improvement of prevention strategies and programs. Examples of three U.S. communities that have implemented prevention strategies to address marijuana use among youth and lessons learned from each are included.

This course is based on the reading-based online article, Preventing Marijuana Use Among Youth created by SAMHSA in 2023.

Publication Date

1st Edition 2021

Course Material Author

SAMHSA

SAMHSA authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Course Creator

Jacquelyn Knight, MA, OCPSA, CDCA

Jacquelyn received a Master of Arts in General Psychology from Marietta College in Marietta, OH in 2015. She is licensed with the Ohio Chemical Dependency Board as both a clinical and prevention professional and worked in the substance abuse treatment and prevention field in Ohio from 2015 to beginning her current role in April of 2020. Jacquelyn is currently the CEO of a behavioral health organization which operates both a youth residential treatment facility and an acute inpatient psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents. She enjoys volunteering with various community organizations as well and currently serves on her local Mental Health and Recovery Board.

Recommended For

Prevention professionals. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

Course Objectives:

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. Acknowledge the current implications of marijuana use and challenges to reducing marijuana use among youth.
  2. Cite examples of evidence-based prevention programs and interventions to address marijuana use among youth.
  3. Evaluate various prevention strategies and programs for desired outcomes and quality improvement activities.

Availability

This course is available starting Nov 8th, 2023 and expires Nov 7th, 2033

Disclosure to Learners

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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Course Number 103372
3.5 CE credit hours
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  • Reading-Based Online
Exam Fee $20.90
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