Cannabis in New York: Public Health Trends, Mental Health and Clinical Care

Dates and Times

Start: 9/22/2026 11:00 AM
End: 9/22/2026 12:00 PM

Objectives

1. Describe New York’s evolving cannabis landscape, including the regulatory framework, the medical cannabis program, patterns of adult and youth use, and emerging public health trends.

2. Examine the relationship between cannabis use and youth mental health, psychosis, serious mental illness, cannabis use disorder, and co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions.

3. Recognize the signs and symptoms of problematic cannabis use and cannabis use disorder (CUD), describe evidence-informed approaches to screening and treatment for individuals with CUD, as well as prevention efforts related to cannabis use.

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Accreditation

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Psychology Continuing Education Accreditation

Stony Brook University Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0241.