Over the past decade and with the legalization of marijuana in many states including Massachusetts, marijuana use and cannabis use disorders have increased exponentially on college campuses.

Learning Objectives:

Objective 1: The presentation will provide an overview of Cannabis including: basic botany, interaction with the Endocannabinoid System, and other physiologic responses.

Objective 2: The presentation will review the medical literature on the interface of frequent Cannabis use with depression, anxiety, and inattention.

Objective 3: The presentation will describe therapeutic techniques for assessing and assisting students who use Cannabis frequently and who have mental health concerns.

 Matthew Lally, MD is an Adolescent, Adult, and Addiction Psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience. He graduated rom UMass Medical School. He served as the Medical Director of the Adolescent service at the renowned Cottonwood de Tucson Recovery Center in Tucson, AZ. He has served as faculty at Harvard Medical School. He was recognized by President Obama's Secretary of the VA for my teaching and service in the field of Addictions.