PPT-Marijuana and Psychosis

Prepared by Dr Amir Barsoum MD FRCPC Home on the Hill Lecture Series Sept 16 2015 Objectives Discuss definitions and concepts relating to psychosis Review demographics and effects of marijuana use. on Adolescents. By Deborah Williams. AYDC. 1. . The Adolescent Brain: A . period of tremendous biological change. 2. What science is telling us about impacts of marijuana on the developing brain. 3. Youth Perceptions . Inspiring Minds . February 3, 2014. A volunteer-run, non-profit organization dedicated to minimizing the negative consequences of legalized marijuana in Colorado, particularly for our youth. . Formed March 1, 2013, after Amendment 64 passed, in response to observation that marijuana policy was being dominated and driven by for-profit marijuana industry. We were concerned that the health, safety and well-being of Colorado youth were not being considered.. Lynn R. Webster, M.D.. Vice President of Scientific Affairs. PRA Health Sciences. Salt Lake City, UT. LRWebsterMD@gmail.com. (801) 892-5140. www.LynnWebsterMD.com. Twitter: @. LynnRWebsterMD. AstraZeneca. Psychosis. Psychosis is a serious mental disorder characterized by thinking and emotions that are so impaired, that they indicate that the person experiencing them has lost contact with reality.. People who are psychotic have false thoughts (delusions) and/or see or hear things that are not there (hallucinations). These are referred to as “positive” symptoms; “negative” symptoms like loss of motivation and social withdrawal can also occur.. Division of Financial Institutions. Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. October 2015. Agenda. FDIC Guidance. Department of Justice Memo. FinCEN . Guidance. Bank considerations. Conclusion. Governments. March 16, 2017 . AMSS. Meeting. Alan T. Shuckrow. Gretchen E. Moore. Matt N. Korenoski. John C. Scialabba. 412.281.5423 | smgglaw.com. Your Goals . |. . Our Priority. Locally Unpopular (or Popular) Land Use?. . Jim Roberts, Policy Analyst . NPAIHB Quarterly Board Meeting. October 24, 2015 . Acknowledgement: I want to thank . Lael. Echo-Hawk, Attorney, Garvey Schubert Barer, for providing slides used in this presentation.. illicit. drug in . Arizona. . It is a dry, shredded green, brown or . gray . mix of flowers, stems, seeds and leaves from the hemp plant, . Cannabis sativa. . . The main active chemical in marijuana is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC for short. . and the NAVIGATE . Treatment Model in Oklahoma. Susan . Gingerich. , MSW. NAVIGATE Training Coordinator. navigate.info@gmail.com. Agenda. Some basic facts about psychosis. Recognizing signs of emerging psychosis. Marijuana is an illegal drug made from the dried leaves, stems, and flower tops of a plant called the Cannabis Sativa, which is a member of the hemp family. . How is Marijuana Used?. Smoking it. Drinking it. Marijuana is an illegal drug made from the dried leaves, stems, and flower tops of a plant called the Cannabis Sativa, which is a member of the hemp family. . How is Marijuana Used?. Smoking it. Drinking it. What is Vaping? Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling an called an electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette. The using additional liquid. Generally, the vaping device consists of a battery, a cartri Care Office. Andres J. Pumariega, M.D.. Professor and Chief, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Department of Psychiatry, UF College of Medicine. Prevalence of Psychotic . Sx. in Children and Youth. Adults. JRI’s Northeast Area . Early Psychosis Flexible Support Team. CFFS’S SPECIALTY TEAMS . Children’s Friend and Family Services is a Division of Justice Resource Institute (JRI). Locations: .