CRMGTPV X037 - Cannabis Use: Why Not? Discussion of First-Time Use and Crisis Risks
Cannabis is everywhere, and perceptions of its use vary widely. From individual state legislation around its legalization, to federal scheduling relegating it as having no medicinal benefit, to various off-shoots of cannabis products available in gas stations across the United States, there’s no escaping it. At the same time, the general public is curious and bombarded with misinformation about this seemingly simple plant. This training explores the myths, perceptions, and pros and cons of cannabis use that all clinicians should be aware of when working with people who use cannabis. Strategies for talking with someone who is in crisis after using cannabis are also discussed.
Delivery Options
Online Self-Paced: This training is constructed as a non-interactive, video-based asynchronous distance learning training.
Time to Completion
Total Asynchronous Time is approximately 2.75 hours.
Training Completion Requirements
- Participants must submit a pre-training survey, complete all coursework requirements, and pass the training post-test with a score of at least 80%. Unlimited attempts are allowed.
- The post-training evaluation survey will be immediately available once the required coursework and post-test are finished, and the evaluation must be completed to receive CE credit.
What You’ll Learn
After completing this training, participants will be able to...
- Recognize why someone might choose to try cannabis.
- Describe the potential benefits of appropriate cannabis use.
- Define excessive misuse of cannabis.
- Explain the risks of excessive misuse of cannabis.
- Identify potential strategies to respond to someone experiencing a cannabis use crisis.
What You’ll Earn
- Social workers completing this training will receive 2.75 clinical continuing education clock hours under ACE.
- This training is approved for 2.75 CE clock hours for counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, as well as prevention professionals in domain P6 – professional growth & responsibility and substance use counselors in domains C1 – substance use disorder and recovery knowledge (1.75) and C6 – pharmacology (1) in the state of Ohio.
Additional Information
Development Date: November 2025
Target Audience: 988 crisis call line staff and other human services professionals
Content Level: Beginner
Training Outline:
- Cannabis history
- Cannabis popularity, perceptions and perplexities
- Ideal model of responsible use; behaviors, beliefs and byproducts
- Can cannabis help anything?
- Irresponsible misuse: challenges and temptations
- Risks to health and wellbeing
- Strategies for education, prevention and crisis response
- Responding to cannabis first-time use crises over the phone
Presenter: Philip Cranmer, LPCC-S, LICDC, ADHD-CCSP, ASDCS
Rainbow Interdisciplinary Substance Exposure Program Clinical Coordinator at University Hospitals
Philip Cranmer, LPCC-S, LICDC, ADHD-CCSP, ASDCS, is dually licensed as a professional counselor and chemical dependency counselor in the state of Ohio. He holds certifications as an autism spectrum diagnosis specialist and an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder specialist. Cranmer has been in practice in northeast Ohio for 10 years performing intensive home-based therapy, serving as a counselor for college students and working within a medical setting providing high-level addictions counseling. He has presented on the topic of substance misuse, prevention and treatment throughout his career. Cranmer likes to relax at home with his wife, five cats and dog. He also enjoys hiking in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, camping and attending concerts.
Continuing Education Approvals
The Ohio State University College of Social Work, (Provider: 1628), is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The Ohio State College of Social Work maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 4/30/25-4/30/28. Social workers completing this course receive 3 clinical continuing education credits.
The Ohio State University College of Social Work provides approvals for continuing education for counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists that are accepted by the state of Ohio Counselor, Social Work, and Marriage and Family Therapist (CSWMFT) Board.
The Ohio State University College of Social Work has been approved by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals (CDP) Board as a provider of Continuing Education, approval number: 50-24068.
Certificates & CE Reporting
CE certificates will be available for download in your learner portal within 1 business day after submitting the evaluation survey. Hours for those with Ohio licenses that are submitted with the evaluation survey will be reported to CE Broker every 14 days (twice per month).
⚠️ Note: You may only complete this training once for CE credit. You may revisit the content, but only one certificate will be issued and credit will only be reported to CE Broker one time.
Cancellations, Refunds, Grievances, Accessibility Requests & Learning
Please visit the Policies section of our website for more information on our processes for cancellations, refunds, grievances, training completions & certificates, participant conduct, and accessibility requests and learning accommodations. We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. If you require an accommodation to participate in this training, please contact CSW Accessibility as early as possible and in advance of the training start date by email at csw-accessibility@osu.edu or call 614-688-1657. Requests received at least 14-days prior to the date you plan to begin a training will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the College will make every effort to meet requests that we receive regardless of lead time.
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Website: csw.osu.edu/continuing-education/988-lifeline-series