Workshop Description

This 3-hour virtual and interactive workshop explores our culture’s relationship with Cannabis, from demonization to infatuation. In the wake of legalization, it is important to gain a better understanding of what Marijuana is and what it is not; dispel myths and gather the facts.  This workshop addresses concerns about the use of Marijuana in teens and young adults, the impact of vaping and edibles and the potential risks and consequences associated with regular use.  We learn about the impact of legalization and commercialization in other states. Breakout sessions are used to share ideas and strategies for keeping our youth safe.

Participants will be able to:

• Classify Marijuana and it’s effects
• Show a basic understanding of concerns related to use in teens and young adults
• Track trends in Marijuana use and marijuana vaping among youth
• Note differences between Marijuana use in past generations to today
• Identify early intervention and treatment strategies for teens and young adults

Workshop Instructor

Barbara Burke received her MSW from the VCU School of Social Work in 1978.  Before she retired in 2020, the focus of her clinical work was with Substance Use Disorders, particularly with teens and young adults.  She ran the early intervention program and adolescent IOP for a local outpatient treatment program where she worked closely with the schools and DJJ.  She has taught “Substance Abuse” and “Coping and Adaptation” for the VCU School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences and has served as a consultant to area schools and colleges.

Barbara is an experienced presenter and has been providing training to the community, professional organizations and schools for many years.

She is the co-founder of “Rams in Recovery”, a Collegiate Recovery Program at VCU where she serves on the project team and it’s advisory board.  Barbara believes in the importance of family involvement and meeting folks where they are.  Her focus has been on helping young people understand their relationship with substances and their risk factors for dependence in order to make responsible decisions.  She stresses the importance of respect and healthy communication for everyone in the conversation.

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