Emerging Evidence for Marijuana-Induced Psychosis

This program will expire and must be completed by 07/27/26.

** Please note this program was a part of the VOC 2023. You will not want to choose this program if you completed this individual program as part of the VOC 2023. **

During this presentation, Dr. Iszard will address the current use and abuse of substances that lead to behavioral and psychological adverse effects. He will identify associated psychological effects that result from the legal and illegal use of over-the-counter and prescribed substances. The presenter will also dispel the myth that THC and other psychoactive substances do not cause permanent psychiatric injury to the user. 

Learning Objectives:
1)  Learners will develop a pharmacologic rationale and understanding of the effects that THC and other psychoactive substances have on behavior, brain, and personality development in adolescents and adults.
2)  Learners will apply the information from this presentation to educate their patients on the potential adverse and undesired effects of using legally obtained THC psychoactive substances.
3)  Learners will provide validated and informed counseling to their patients and/or family members, empowering them to make reasonable and informed decisions regarding the use of these increasingly accessible and affordable substances.
4)  Learners will be able to confidently engage their patients in informed discussions of the risks and benefits of using psychoactive substances like THC to address physical and psychological issues.

Accreditation Statement:
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.  MAOPS designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A CME Credit(s) and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation.

The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)ä.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Planning Disclosure:
None of the planners for this educational activity have a relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Grievance Policy for AOA Credit:
All grievances should be in writing and should specify the nature of the grievance.  Initially, all grievances should be directed to the MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Education & Convention Committee.  All grievances will receive an initial response in writing within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint in writing to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.