Course Details

Course TitleMarijuana And Substance Use Disorder, Part 1: a historical perspective and DSM-5 overview
Date Varies
ProviderCE4less
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Website https://ce4less.com/Marijuana-And-Substance-Use-Disorder-Part-1-a-historical-perspective-and-DSM5-overview-Psychologist-Ceu
LocationOnline
Credit Hours3
Instructor(s)Jouria
Method of InstructionOnline (Asynchronous/Self-paced)
Approving AgencyAPA
Course Syllabus

Course Description

A marijuana or cannabis substance use disorder can result in significant impairment both mentally and physically. DSM-5 describes cannabis abuse and dependence as part of the same substance use disorder or cannabis use disorder. Clinicians are recommended to observe DSM-5 diagnostic criteria during screening and for diagnosing a cannabis substance use disorder, including new specifiers that may affect an individual's initial and ongoing treatment plan for recovery.

Course Objectives

Learning Objectives
Identify the duration of drug action for smoked marijuana
Explain the medical uses of cannabis
Discuss cannabis-induced disorders
Describe the relationship between marijuana use and mental illness