Dr. Christian Thurstone

CADCA Mid-Year Training Institute
2017-07-23 - 2017-07-27 | Atlanta Marriott Marquis, 265 Peachtree Center Ave., Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Held for four days each summer, the Mid-Year Training Institute offers in-depth, interactive training sessions geared specifically for community coalition leaders and staff. The Mid-Year also includes two levels of training for the National Youth Leadership Initiative activities (Key Essentials and Advanced). From fundamentals of coalition building and strategic planning to evaluation and research, you will come away motivated and inspired.
The MYTI is held in a different city each year in either late July or early August.

The Marijuana Prevention Summit
2012-07-31 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | The Denver Press Club, 1330 Glenarm Place, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
The Marijuana Prevention Summit is for healthcare professionals and community leaders who want information about marijuana from world experts.
You’ll receive a program schedule when you are confirmed to attend this free, invitation-only event. You’re welcome to join us for breakfast and/or the expert presentations.
You’ll learn from internationally recognized experts about:

risk factors that increase marijuana use in a community.
the latest scientific information about marijuana’s impact on public health and safety.
effective, community-based, marijuana-prevention strategies.
how you could inform people you care about.

The event’s speakers include:
Dr. Christian Thurstone, medical director of one of Colorado’s largest youth substance-abuse-treatment clinics and a world-renowned researcher on marijuana addiction. drthurstone.com
Dr. Kevin Sabet, a former senior advisor at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and op-ed writer for The New York Times. kevinsabet.com
John Redman, a nationally recognized trainer and speaker on marijuana issues.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the Colorado Medical Society and The Colorado Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Society. The Colorado Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Colorado Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of four (4) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
