Cannabis Conversations for Service Providers: Findings from a Peterborough Community Research Project

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Date:

February 11, 2019 | 12:00-1:30 PM EST

Location:

Online Webinar. Dial-in information will be provided to all who register when available.

Course Description:

Are you receiving questions from clients or patients about cannabis? Are you using resources, such as Canada’s Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines (LRCUG), to guide these discussions? Are you looking to balance the evidence about the health effects of cannabis with what people need?

In 2019, we conducted research on local attitudes and perceptions regarding health messaging related to cannabis. This webinar will cover the purpose of our research, the local context surrounding cannabis, what we learned, as well as tools and strategies to address stigma as a limiting factor in effectively supporting clients and patients who use cannabis.

This webinar is part of the Community Cannabis Project, the goal of which is to increase the capacity of health and social service providers in Peterborough City and County to respond to issues associated with cannabis legalization through the provision of evidence-based information, training, and supports.

Facilitator Biographies:

Evan Brockest | PDS
Evan Brockest is a Project Lead with the Peterborough Drug Strategy, where he is currently leading a two-year research, training, and public education initiative related to cannabis. Having worked in the health and social service fields for over 10 years, Evan brings a unique combination of experience in the areas of research, education, program evaluation, communications, and community development.

Sage Irwin | PDS
Sage Irwin is supporting the Community Cannabis Project with the Peterborough Drug Strategy and the Project Lead for A Question of Care. They were heavily involved in the cannabis focus group research sessions in 2019. Their background is in event and project management, though they learned to approach all subjects with an equity-focused lens during their undergrad.

FAQs

Who should attend this presentation?

This presentation is designed specifically for helping professionals. We define "helping professional" as anyone in a position of interacting with people in providing a service.

What is the dial-in information?

All necessary dial-in information will be provided to those who register when available.

How many staff members from my organization or business can attend?

There is no registration limit.

Who can I contact with further questions?

Contact the QoC Project Lead at qoc@peterboroughdrugstrategy.com or 705-927-3448.

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