CES - Current Trends in Nicotine, THC, and Vaping: Trends and Strategies for Trainers and Educators featur
Location and Time
Location
Zoom
Start Date:
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 6:00:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
End Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 7:30:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Training Details
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Description:
With vaping remaining popular amongst teens and pre-teens for nearly a decade and recreational THC being increasingly normalized and promoted, young people face new and difficult pitfalls related to substance use and addiction. Join Dr. Aaron Weiner for an exploration of the science behind vaping nicotine and THC, the impact on the developing body and mind, and how to effectively talk with teens and their parents in order to make a positive impact on this challenging and important subject.
Goals:
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Feel competent discussing and educating on the current science behind vaping, nicotine and THC with parents and teens
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Understand the influence of industry on public perception of these substances and behaviors, and how those perceptions offer differ from reality
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Feel comfortable providing guidance and direction to parents about how to have constructive dialogue with their children about topics related to vaping, nicotine, and THC.
Objectives:
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Attendees will understand the mechanics behind vaping, and how the design has led it to become popular amongst youth
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Attendees will understand the risks of vaping, and how toxins are present that are not listed on ingredient lists
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Attendees will understand the health risks of marijuana, and the impact of industry-driven narratives on public perception
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Aaron Weiner, PhD, ABPP
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Past President, Society of Addiction Psychology
Board-Certified in Counseling Psychology (ABPP)
Master Addiction Counselor (MAC)