Author: NYS OASAS

The Division of Prevention Services hosted a Workshop series with presentations from experts from the Stanford REACH Lab on the prevention of underage cannabis use. This Workshop is a follow-up to the training on the Smart Talk Curriculum: Cannabis Awareness and Prevention Tool Kit training. Topics include: • Cannabis 101: What is Cannabis and Why Teens Use? Presented by Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, FSAHM, Professor of Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Stanford University. • How Do We Reach Today’s Youth? Presented by Ben Cort, Author and Addiction Treatment Specialist. • Supporting Parents and Families in Understanding Youth and…

Understanding the factors, risks and trends of chronic cannabis use in older adults. Learning Thursdays is a recurring free learning opportunity geared toward New York State’s addiction and substance use disorder workforce. After you have familiarized yourself with content, go to the OASAS Test Portal, complete an exam on the material, and receive a Certificate of Completion that will go toward the renewal of your OASAS professional credentialing. Some courses are also approved for NYSED Social Work continuing education hours. Learning Thursdays Test Portal: https://answerkey.net/oasas/ source