Integrating Cannabis Use Prevention and Treatment into Primary Care
This session is co-sponsored by the Northwest ATTC and the Cannabis Education & Research Program (CERP) at the UW Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute.
Cannabis is one of the most widely used substances in the U.S., with notable rises in use due to expanded legalization across the country and social acceptance of routine use. However, these changes also correlate with rising rates of cannabis use disorder. This presentation will highlight emerging strategies for embedding cannabis use screening, assessment, and treatment into routine primary care. Presenters will share practical tools that can be used in busy medical settings as well as lessons learned from patients, clinicians, and chart review. Ongoing challenges with engaging patients in cannabis use disorder treatment and opportunities for future research will be discussed.
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Virtual
Northwest ATTC
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