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Wednesday, November 14
 

10:30am EST

Posters & Exhibits
Wednesday November 14, 2018 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Colony Ballroom (Main)

12:00pm EST

Lunch
Wednesday November 14, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Colony Ballroom (Main)

12:15pm EST

Cannabis Edibles: Overview and Discussion
Join us at lunch to hear Dr. Sergio Rueda, CAMH, provide an overview of cannabis in edibles including a prevalence of use; reasons for use; differences between edibles and inhaled cannabis, and challenges with overconsumption. Bring your questions and contribute to an engaging discussion of considerations and strategies within the public health context.

Speakers
avatar for Sergio Rueda

Sergio Rueda

Independent Scientist, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Dr. Sergio Rueda is an Independent Scientist with the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry; the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation; and the Institute of... Read More →
avatar for Heather Thomas

Heather Thomas

Public Health Dietitian, Middlesex-London Health Unit
Heather attended the University of Western Ontario where she completed her BSc in foods and nutrition. Heather became a Registered Dietitian in 1994 and has extensive experience in the public health sector, primarily with the Middlesex-London Health Unit. Her current portfolio focuses... Read More →


Wednesday November 14, 2018 12:15pm - 12:55pm EST
Armory Room

12:15pm EST

Lunch Workshop: Tools for Schools in Upstream Prevention
How can we engage the school community so that they have the knowledge and tools to support youth decision making and their resiliency in the face of a new cannabis culture. Hear about some of the tools and resources being developed to support positive youth development and prevent problematic substance use and provide feedback on the proposed new tools.

Speakers
avatar for Claire Crooks

Claire Crooks

Director, Centre for School Mental Health
Dr. Claire Crooks is the Director of the Centre for School Mental Health and an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at Western University. Her main research interests include the development and evaluation of mental health promotion and violence prevention programming... Read More →



Wednesday November 14, 2018 12:15pm - 12:55pm EST
Giovanni Room
 
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