Unsure of what CBD is and how it is related to cannabis and THC? In this webinar, Dr. Karen Simone will review the differences between CBD, THC and cannabis, what is the evidence for clinical use of CBD and how prescription CBD differs from commercially available CBD products. As state policies on cannabis and related products continue to evolve, it is important for prevention professionals to stay aware of what products exist and how they are used.

About the Presenter: Dr. Karen Simone is the Director of the Northern New England Poison Center, which serves the states of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. She is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. A Certified Specialist in Poison Information, Dr. Simone holds a Doctorate in Pharmacy, is a member of the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT), a Diplomate of the American Board of Applied Toxicology (ABAT) and a Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology.

This webinar is intended for professionals in HHS Region 1 (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont).

Link to view the recorded webinar (recorded on March 9, 2021).

No continuing education is available.