CCR consultant and MPI Key Leadership team member; Dr. Roneet Lev will be partnering with SAMSHA Region 9 PTTC for this informative webinar. The opioid epidemic continues to ravage communities across the Pacific Southwest region. Many communities are receiving misleading and confusing information about prevention strategies to address it, such as using marijuana for pain management instead of prescription opioids. This webinar will discuss the opioid epidemic and the controversies surrounding the substitution of marijuana for pain management and whether or not it is helpful or harmful in this epidemic. The science and most recent data will be presented along with real, front-line stories from the emergency department.

By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

• Explain the latest trends in the opioid epidemic.
• Describe the basic chemistry of opioids and marijuana.
• Identify five key reasons why marijuana should not be used to treat pain.

For registration click here.

CCR consultant and MPI Key Leadership team member; Dr. Roneet Lev will be partnering with SAMSHA Region 9 PTTC for this informative webinar. The opioid epidemic continues to ravage communities across the Pacific Southwest region. Many communities are receiving misleading and confusing information about prevention strategies to address it, such as using marijuana for pain management instead of prescription opioids. This webinar will discuss the opioid epidemic and the controversies surrounding the substitution of marijuana for pain management and whether or not it is helpful or harmful in this epidemic. The science and most recent data will be presented along with real, front-line stories from the emergency department.

By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

• Explain the latest trends in the opioid epidemic.
• Describe the basic chemistry of opioids and marijuana.
• Identify five key reasons why marijuana should not be used to treat pain.

For registration click here.

"Without a doubt, cigarettes and e-cigarettes are unhealthy and not good for lungs. However, vaping marijuana appears even worse," she said.

"Since many teens who vape nicotine, also vape cannabis, I recommend parents treat all vaping as a risky behavior (just like alcohol or drug use)," Boyd said via email.

To view investigative report, click here.

MPI will be partnering with Friday Night Live for there annual Spring Jam virtual event. The event brings together middle school leadership with community partners to enhance prevention efforts. MPI will be speaking on March 3rd.

For more information and registration, click here.

Live Well Schools developed the Tools for Schools toolkit to highlight innovative and effective ways for school policymakers and other key stakeholders to meet the unique health and wellness needs of every student. Tools for Schools is now online and provides a wider array of resources based on a broader definition of wellness that includes health equity and focuses on addressing health disparities. Focus areas include chronic absenteeism, childhood obesity, wellness policies, and social and emotional wellness. For more information, please see the below flyer or visit the website by clicking here.