Kate Appleman is the Corporate Director, Education, Development & Clinical Practice, with a major focus on improving programs that support Caron's clinical teams.
Since 2013, Kate has been active in program development, supporting the development of evidence-based clinical programming for executives, healthcare professionals, attorneys, and those with an opioid addiction. Her areas of expertise include motivational interviewing, working with family systems impacted by addiction, relapse treatment and prevention, and men's addiction treatment and recovery.
Prior to taking on this role in 2022, she was senior clinical director of men's services, overseeing treatment programs and services and building a strong foundation for staff growth and professional development.
Kate’s tenure at Caron has allowed her to receive training in addiction interaction disorder (AID) and professional development. She is a certified clinical supervisor and a certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor and holds CSAT and CMAT certifications. She received a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Alvernia University, Reading, Pennsylvania, in 2006 and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology degree from Rosemont College, Rosemont, Pennsylvania, in 2010.
Marijuana and the Developing Adolescent Brain: Medicalization & Legalization and the Rise in Cannabis Use Disorder, Psychiatric & Medical Co-Morbidities
This workshop will detail the rise in co-occuring medical and psychiatric issues along with
cannabis use disorder as relevant to the legalization of recreational marijuana. Over the
years, Marijuana has been seen as a non-addicting and “safe” drug, normalized for its
medical and natural properties. However, research has shown marijuana to be highly
addicting and can exacerbate underlying mental health conditions, especially when the
onset of use is in youth. With legalization making its way across the country, communities
need to be aware of the negative effects and consequences of marij...Read moreuana. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Describe how medicalization and legalization of recreational marijuana correlates to a significant uptick in the diagnosis of cannabis use disorder and the concurrent medical and psychiatric co-morbidities that come with this use disorder.
- Identify the mechanism of action of Delta 9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) within the brain.
- Describe and identify Cannabis Use Disorder to refer for treatment.
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Live Interactive Webinar
12:00 PM EDT - 01:00 PM EDT
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EARN 1 CE Credit Hours
About the speaker
Kate Appleman MA, LPC, CAADC, CSAT, CCS
Corporate Director, Education, Development & Clinical Practice
CE Information - Earn 1 CE Credit Hour
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