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Cannabis and Problematic Substance Use - with Dr. Zachary Walsh

Cannabis and Problematic Substance Use: New Findings on Substitution and Harm Reduction From High-Risk Populations – with Dr. Zachary Walsh Dr. Zachary Walsh, PhD, RPsych Professor, Psychology The University of British Columbia, Affiliated Scientist, BC Centre on Substance Use Dr. Zach Walsh, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and a Professor of Psychology at the University of British Columbia, where he supervises the substance use services clinic and directs the Therapeutic Recreational and Problematic Substance Use lab. Professor Walsh was the Principal Investigator for the first clinical trial in Canada to study cannabis for the treatment of PTSD, and his cannabis research has been supported by CIHR, SSHRC and others. He has published more than 100 research articles and has presented to diverse professional and public audiences – including the Canadian Senate and House of Commons on topics related to cannabis, psychedelics, mental health, and public health. His work has been widely featured in various media including the New York Times, Time Magazine, and High Times. Learning Objectives • Participants will become familiar with the history of research on cannabis in the context of other substance use. • Participants will be presented with emerging evidence regarding cannabis for binge drinking and problematic opioid use. • Participants will learn about how cannabinoid therapies are being applied in residential recovery.