Annual Refresher Info Site

Cannabis Use in Children: How to Talk to your Kids About Cannabis

Friday, April 11, 2025

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Salon B

Speaker(s)

Dr. Gail Beck

Session Details

By the end of this session participants should be able to: 1. List cannabis use patterns in teens and the impact of cannabis on the developing brain 2. Describe strategies to talk to children about cannabis, building trust through active listening skills 3. Identify effective counselling approaches to support teens in changing cannabis use behavior

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