Speakers: Tessa Manning, M.D. Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Medical Director of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine
Speaker Disclosures: No disclosures
Professional Practice Gap: 1. Since cannabis use has been legalized in Oklahoma and other states, there is a trend of increasing cannabis use, increasing THC content, and new delivery systems. 2. Psychiatrists may be unaware of the relationship between cannabis use and the development of psychosis and have a lack of knowledge regarding strategies for patient education to reduce cannabis-related harm.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain current trends of US cannabis use, increasing THC potency, and novel delivery systems.
- Summarize the relationship between THC, cannabidiol, and the development of psychosis based on current literature.
- Discuss public health concerns related to current cannabis trends and how to educate patients about these issues.
CE Credits: 1