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People, including physicians and nurses, often have strong opinions about marijuana and these opinions, at times, can obscure the scientific realities. This policy statement is designed to help separate fact from opinion so that an honest understanding of marijuana will allow physicians and others to understand the issues regarding recreational marijuana.

List of Learning Objectives:

• Define recreational marijuana.
• Describe the biology, chemistry, societal, legal and medical issues surrounding recreational marijuana.
• Discuss the prevailing myths about recreational marijuana.
• Identify evidence-based statements on the possible health benefits and complications of using recreational marijuana.
• Teach family members, patients and community about recreational marijuana by giving clear guidelines, warnings and
  recommendations.
• Discuss how biblical principles speak into recreational marijuana issues and controversies.

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Accreditation: Christian Medical & Dental Associations is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physician Credit
The Christian Medical & Dental Associations designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurse Practitioner
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Individuals are responsible for checking with the AANPCP for further guidelines.
NPs may receive up to 2 credits for completing this activity.

Physician Assistant
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. by an organization accredited by the ACCME or a recognized state medical society. PAs may receive up to 2 credits for completing this activity.

Dental Credit CDE - Subject Code: 157 Substance Abuse
Christian Medical & Dental Associations is a Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
1/1/2019 to 12/31/2022
Provider ID# 218742
2 Lecture Hour(s) Available.

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Disclosures
Disclosures for all those in control of the content of this activity. The names of the ineligible companies (within the last 24 months) and the nature of the financial relationship(s). There is no minimum financial threshold. Disclosure of all financial relationships with ineligible companies regardless of the potential relevance of each relationship to the education.