A free online course that teaches you treatment interventions with research based understanding of marijuana dependence. This course will help you understand the critical aspects of marijuana dependence. It will guide you on the risk factors, psychological impact, and the effects of using marijuana. You will be able to diagnose and plan effective treatment interventions for your clients as well as address the clinical issues or barriers to treatment. Furthermore, you will learn about the legal aspects of possession and use of medical marijuana.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 195923 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 3-4 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Explain the scope of marijuana dependence, including etiology and prevalence • Outline the effects of marijuana on the neurotransmitter system • List the four common risk factors for marijuana dependence and clinically differentiate between the three types of users • Identify and integrate elements from evidence-based psychological interventions into your clinical work with clients • Indicate three common clinical issues that serve as barriers and/or facilitators to treatment • Discuss current legislation regarding medical use and future directions for focus • Recognize at least 3 available adjunct resources from pharmacology and structured peer support networks • Recall the therapeutic resources available to help your patients achieve a better quality of life |
| Course Code | 7087 |
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