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D5 - Rocky Mountain High; Weeding through the Issues of Marijuana Legalization

Title: D5 - Rocky Mountain High; Weeding through the Issues of Marijuana Legalization

Disciplines: Obstetric (OB), Neonatal (N)

Learning Objectives:
  • Explain the background of marijuana; its current pharmacology, and the legalization of it at the state level.
  • Identify issues created by the legalization of marijuana at the state level.
  • Discuss current state and future opportunities regarding marijuana use in the childbearing family.

    • Submission Description:
    The legalization of marijuana at a state level has raised many issues for which there are no precedents. There is conflict between state and federal laws, lack of evidence regarding exposure risks after use during pregnancy, lack of education (lay and professional), policies, and standards. Additionally there are ethical and psychosocial issues related to marijuana use in childbearing families. This presentation will explore all of these topics, creating dialogue about the issues.
    Tuesday, June 14, 2016: 9:45 AM-10:45 AM
    Texas 1-3 (Gaylord Grapevine)
    Moderator:
    Barbara Tewell, BSN, MSN, RNC
    Presenting Authors:
    Cyndy Krening, MS, RNC-OB, C-EFM and Keri Hanson, MSW, LSW
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