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“Cannabis and the Young Brain” with Dr. Tauheed Zaman, UCSF

April 14 @ 12:00 pm

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How does cannabis (marijuana) impact the adolescent brain? Join Dr. Tauheed Zaman of UCSF to learn about the latest scientific research.

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What impact does cannabis have on the young, developing brain? How does cannabis affect brain chemistry, learning, and memory formation? Can marijuana be addictive?

Don’t miss this critical presentation on ‘clearing the smokescreen’ around marijuana use — both occasional and regular. Learn about the current research on cannabis and adolescent brain development.

Dr. Tauheed Zaman is an addiction psychiatrist at the San Francisco VA Medical Center, where he serves as medical director for addiction consulting services. He is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at UCSF and serves on the task force for marijuana policy reform.

NOTE: You will be emailed a Zoom link on April 14. Look for subject line “ZOOM LINK – Cannabis and the Young Brain”

Parents, educators, mental health professionals, and community members welcome! Free admission. Spanish interpretation will be available.

This presentation is sponsored by San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) Tobacco Use Education (TUPE) program, in partnership with The Parent Venture.

Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), at , or Spring Ho at .

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