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Topic: Cannabis & Nicotine
This specialized training focuses on the relationship between cannabis use and psychosis, with an emphasis on early identification, intervention, and long-term care. Participants will learn to identify risk factors for psychosis and psychotic-like experiences related to cannabis use, recognize the clinical features of cannabis-induced psychosis, and describe at least two interventions for managing acute episodes. The session also explores strategies to reduce long-term harm and support recovery in individuals with a history of cannabis-related psychosis.
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Friday, 4/17/2026 10:00 am – 11:00 am ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: Cannabis & Nicotine
This training is designed to enhance participants’ knowledge of cannabis use among youth, with a focus on product potency, health outcomes, and harm reduction. Attendees will explore the roles of THC and CBD in determining the strength and effects of cannabis products commonly used by youth, recall three key health outcomes linked to youth cannabis use, and identify potential risks and adverse effects. The session also introduces foundational strategies to help mitigate the harms associated with youth cannabis use.
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Thursday, 4/30/2026 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: CARN and CARN-AP
This training is meant for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) working in the addiction field who are interested in becoming Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) or a Certified Addictions Registered Nurse - Advanced Practice (CARN-AP). The course is intended to support nurses studying for the certification exam by reviewing content covered in the exam and providing additional educational resources relevant to the exam.
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Monday, 5/11/2026 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceRegistered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) with experience treating patients with addiction who intend to sit for the CARN or CARN-AP exam. |
Topic: Office Hours
A virtual open forum session where clinical providers and staff supporting those with substance use can drop in with addiction-related questions or brief de-identified challenging cases for discussion.
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Thursday, 5/14/2026 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceClinical providers and staff supporting those with substance use. |
Topic: CARN and CARN-AP
This training is meant for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) working in the addiction field who are interested in becoming Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) or a Certified Addictions Registered Nurse - Advanced Practice (CARN-AP). The course is intended to support nurses studying for the certification exam by reviewing content covered in the exam and providing additional educational resources relevant to the exam.
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Monday, 5/18/2026 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceRegistered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) with experience treating patients with addiction who intend to sit for the CARN or CARN-AP exam. |
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