Marijuana and the Current State of the Union: Let’s Get in the Weeds
This training will examine current trends and issues with marijuana in the state of Delaware and across the country. Areas to be discussed include THC's impact on mental health issues in both children and adults, challenging arguments for medical usage, impact on impaired driving, economic implications, and treatment considerations. The presentation will be both didactic and interactive to encourage participant engagement.
Objectives:
- Examine current impact of marijuana on mental health and physical health issues.
- Challenge arguments for the “safety” and “efficacy” of medical marijuana.
- Discuss definitions of impairment due to marijuana and impact on driver safety.
- Examine and discuss marijuana impact on various demographic groups (e.g. adolescents, adults, older adults).
Speakers
Eric J. Webber, MA, CADC
Director of the Caron Legal Professionals Program, Senior Clinical of Specialty Services
Eric Webber is the Director of the Caron Legal Professionals Program and Senior Clinician of Specialty Services at Caron Treatment Center. He provides direct care through specialty lectures and counseling sessions focused on relapse, Addiction Interaction Disorders, work/professional related issues, and other targeted needs. He conducts the Legal Professionals group, as well as a general Executive/Professional group. Mr. Webber provides CLE trainings across the country for various State Bar Associations, laws firms, and various private organizations. He is also a trainer for PCB, DDAP, and various private treatment providers. Mr. Webber is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Clinical Supervisor, and holds a Certificate of Competency in Problem Gambling, all through the Pennsylvania Certification Board; he is also a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and a Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist through the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals. He holds a Master’s Degree from Alvernia University.