More than two-thirds of U.S. states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for medical treatments and more are considering bills to do the same. The use of cannabis as medicine has not been rigorously tested due to production and governmental restrictions, resulting in limited clinical research to define the safety and efficacy of using cannabis to treat diseases.  Medical marijuana doesn’t always “feel” like a medical treatment or medicine.  

This course will explore medical marijuana.  We will look at the various ways this treatment is treated differently than other prescribed medications and why.  We will also explore how the mental health and addiction fields have changed over the years with issues such as this.

This course will award 1 continuing education hour.  Please see the board approval box for course approval information.

Author:  Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC, Roger Crutchfield, CAP
Ms. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia.  She is credentialed in alcohol and other drug counseling.    
Mr. Crutchfield is a certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor who has worked in the recovery industry for over a decade, treating individuals in private practice.

Course Information: 
Relevance and Target Audience:  This course is designed for master’s level counselors and social workers, addiction professionals, and nurses who work with individuals utilizing medical marijuana.
Content level:  Intermediate
Course Format:  This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
System Requirements:  This course is offered online.  Internet connection required.
Course Completion Information:  To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course.  They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials.  The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds and Cancellations will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email ContactUs@BaysideCEU.com.

CEBroker Provider Number:  50-204
CEBroker Course ID: 20-915390
CEBroker Provider Number Ohio SW: 50-32249
CEBroker Course ID: 20-915386  

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