In-Person

Treating Cannabis Use Disorder in the 21st Century

Presented by Ben Cort
1.0 CE Hours General Introductory
Treating Cannabis Use Disorder in the 21st Century

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Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Explain the difference between cannabis of the past and the high potency products being consumed today.

  • Describe 3 current forms of cannabis consumption.

  • Describe 3 aspects of today's most relevant science on THC addiction, withdrawal and associated mental health issues.

  • Describe best practices for treating Cannabis Withdrawal Syndrome (CSW) and Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD).

Description

Recent political changes in relation to marijuana are only part of the story. The publicized and politically charged world of drug policy has undergone immense changes over the past several years and those changes manifest not just in policy but also in the physical makeup of the cannabis plant and products derived from components of the plant. Not only has the perception of the plant changed, the actual plant itself has undergone dramatic changes as it has been industrialized and brought into a commercial market. As public opinion has softened towards cannabis the effects of consuming today’s marijuana remain poorly understood as do methods for effective intervention on the THC dependent individual.

Target Audience

  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker
  • Substance Use Disorder Professionals

Presenters

Ben Cort

Ben’s passion for recovery, prevention and harm reduction comes from his own struggle with substance abuse. Sober since 6/15/96, Ben has been a part of the recovery community in almost every way imaginable; from a recipient, to a provider, to a spokesperson, Cort has a deep understanding of the issues and a personal motivation to see the harmful effects of drug and alcohol abuse minimized.

In 2007, Ben left his full time position as a HR director inside of a Denver based S&P 500 firm to help start the Colorado based nonprofit, Phoenix Multisport (PM). As an original board member and their first full time employee, Ben was instrumental in building this organization that has received frequent national recognition for their innovative approach to building sober communities around sports and healthy activities.

Ben joined the drug policy conversation at the national level in 2012 after leaving PM to be a part of the “No on 64” Campaign. Following the passage of A64 he has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Project SAM (Smart Approaches to Marijuana), as well as NALGAP (the National Association of Lesbian, Gay, and Transgender Treatment Providers and their Allies). Ben’s passion about the intersection of recovery and public policy makes him a frequent guest in the media.

Ben’s first book, Weed, Inc., was published by HCI. Ben resigned from his position with the University of Colorado Hospital inside of their chemical dependency treatment service line to focus on marijuana education and consulting inside of the substance use disorder treatment field.

Financially Sponsored By

  • The Global Exchange Conference - Exchange Events