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Join us March 31 for this free virtual training on current drug trends. MPI will be partnering with McAlister Institute, San Diego County Office of Education, DEA and Dr. Roneet Lev from Scripps Hospital to discuss youth drug trends.Topics will include vaping, the pressure of dealing with lockdowns on teens, fentanyl, marijuana use, opioids and stress.
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The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) will be hosting a free virtual training on current trends in youth substance use. Training details and information on registration is included below.
Topic: Current Trends in Youth Substance Use - Vaping, Marijuana, Opiate and Prescription Drugs
Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Time: 9:00 to 12:00 PM
Link to Register: Click Here
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A subcommittee of the Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force (PDATF), the Prevention and Education Committee, will be hosting a free training opportunity on Wednesday, February 24. Details on the training and registration information are included below.
Topic: Understanding the Impact of the Pandemic on Mental Health and Substance Use: What We Know Know
Date: Febraury 24, 2021
Time: 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Link to Register: Click Here
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The Sacramento County Coalition for Youth presents the Sacramento County Marijuana Prevention Summit: bringing together educators, parents, prevention & treatment providers, community agencies, medical professionals, law enforcement and community members to educate and build capacity around youth marijuana prevention. The summit will feature keynotes and workshops from state and national experts, perspectives from local leaders and educational opportunities focused on recreational marijuana normalization in our community and among our youth.
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Teens who smoke weed at least once a week for six months can lose up to two IQ points as they get older and find it harder to problem solve, a new study revealed. The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) studied 808 teens who used cannabis at least weekly for at least six months and 5,308 who did not use the drug. They discovered that regular pot smokers suffer a decline of two IQ points over time compared to those who did not use cannabis during their teen years.
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