Cannabis (Marijuana)
Cannabis Use Disorder is a brain disease characterized by persistent cannabis-seeking and/or cannabis-taking behaviors, causing clinical and functional impairment, such as health problems, disability, and failure to meet major responsibilities at work, school, or home (DSM-5).
Prevention programs strengthen protective factors by addressing those most at risk with accurate information about cannabis, articulate the potential consequences of misuse/abuse, and offer activities unrelated to using. To find the right program for your community, check out SAMHSA's Resource Center.

All times listed are in Eastern Standard Time Zone unless otherwise noted.
Prevention Network Training and Events
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CBW: Evaluation is Essential Register Here
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Feb 8, 4-5:30pm ET This is the final CBW session that will offer CEU's. Ruth Schwendinger will review with participants the critical importance of evaluation in substance misuse prevention work. Look at templates to use for internal coalition evaluation and evaluation techniques.
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Strategies For Youth Empowerment Presentation
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Join us on February 13, 3-4:30pm ET for a presentation by youth members of Dover Youth 2 Youth, a prevention program in New Hampshire. Topics covered important considerations for getting a program started, youth as a part of a coalition, recruiting youth, advocacy skills for youth advocates, and selecting action projects.
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Final CBW: Reflection & Appreciation Register Here
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The final Workshop for the original Coalition Support and Community Change (C3) Program will not offer CEUs as this is a time set aside for reflection on what has been learned, what is being accomplished with the tools and knowledge shared, and to be appreciative for the opportunity to participate in a culture of growth as substance misuse prevention professionals throughout Michigan.
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MCRUD 10th Annual Shoalition
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April 25, Full Day. Join coalitions from around MI to share successes and discuss current trends & policy updates. More info coming soon.
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MIHEN Annual Conference
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June 16, 2023, Call for Presenters open until Feb 14, Registration coming soon.
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Training and Events from Other Organizations
There are hundreds of great trainings every year to support people doing the work of substance misuse prevention as volunteers and professionals. Ask one of our program coordinators to help you navigate these excellent ongoing offerings from:
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Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals-MCBAP
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Prevention Solutions @EDC is offering virtual ethics training
Offered from Great Lakes PTTC
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DIY Data Visualization for Prevention Professionals - February 21 from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM CT
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Deep Dive into Prevention Ethics - 9:00 AM-10:00 AM CT
February 2, Competency
March 2, Integrity
April 6, Nature of Services (Part 1)
May 4, Nature of Services (Part 2)
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Planning for the Life Cycle of Your Career in Prevention - March 7 from 12:00 PM-1:30 PM CT
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Social Media and Prevention - March 9 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM CT (registration opening soon)
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Podcasting and Prevention - March 14 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM CT (registration opening soon)
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Engaging Young Adults in Prevention Programming and Implementation - April 12 from 10:00 AM-11:30 AM CT (registration opening soon)