Vermont Cornerstone Webinar Series: Current Cannabis Trends and Impacts
These webinars are foundational and provide an opportunity for people across state to get up-to-date information on the latest cannabis trends and impacts on youth.
Consequences Of Cannabis Use and Legalization on Youth Thursday, September 9, 2021, 9:30 - 11:30 am
Through a panel discussion, the physical consequences and mental health impacts of adult and youth cannabis use on today’s Vermont youth will be explored. Topics that will be discussed include the consequences and impact of family use on youth, the consequences of lack of perceived risk and normalization by society, media and messaging on youth and their use, and the impact of youth cannabis use on families.
Panelists
- Michelle Bos-Lun, MA. Educator, Parent and Vermont Legislator
- Alan J. Budney, Ph.D. Professor Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Center for Technology and Behavioral Health
- Jill Rinehart, MD, Pediatrician and Director of Pediatric Residency Program, University of Vermont Children’s Hospital
- Moderator: Scott Gagnon, Director of the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC)
Who Should Attend?
These webinars are intended for and open to people across the state of Vermont interested in getting up-to-date information on the latest cannabis trends and impacts on youth. This includes parents, school staff, local and state-level decision-makers and other community members seeking more information on cannabis and youth.
This training is offered at no charge through the Vermont Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs (ADAP).