Description

Upon course completion, you will be able to:

• Analyze the pharmacology of exogenous cannabinoids in clinical use.
• Discuss the pathophysiology of synthetic cannabinoid poisoning.
• Discuss the origin and development of synthetic cannabinoids, the prevalence of use, and the legal restrictions now in place.
• Describe how synthetic cannabinoids work.
• Recognize potential adverse effects of synthetic cannabinoids on the human body.
• Understand how synthetic cannabinoids affect the brain.
• Compare the effects of synthetic cannabinoids to the effects of plant-based cannabinoids.
• Discuss how people use synthetic cannabinoids and the potential for abuse and dependency.