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Marijuana and Synthetic Cannabinoids: High-lights of the Science for Attorneys

What You Will Learn

State the scientific name of the parent marijuana compound and 2 major metabolites
Cite 2 differences between marijuana and synthetic cannabinoids
Identify 1 similarity between marijuana and synthetic cannabinoids
Provide 1 reason why determining impairment based on marijuana levels (or its metabolites) is challenging

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What You Will Learn

State the scientific name of the parent marijuana compound and 2 major metabolites
Cite 2 differences between marijuana and synthetic cannabinoids
Identify 1 similarity between marijuana and synthetic cannabinoids
Provide 1 reason why determining impairment based on marijuana levels (or its metabolites) is challenging

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Price

$65 for Member

63 minutes

Date Published

November 10, 2022

Publisher

Rhode Island Bar Association

Subjects

Business Law, Criminal Law, In-House/Corporate Counsel, RI Practice

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Summary

As marijuana sources expand to medical-use and legal recreational-use, attorneys encounter more cases involving these substances and their role in impairment. What are the differences between marijuana metabolites? What are some pearls in interpreting drug testing results? How do the various sources of marijuana (edibles, "joints", oils) differ in potency and effects on the body? What is the science behind the marijuana breath testing device? What are synthetic cannabinoids and how do they compare with marijuana? These and other questions will be answered in this one-hour presentation.

The RIBA assumes no responsibility for opinions, statements, and facts in any CLE or Annual Meeting program. Neither the opinions expressed in any program, nor its content represent the official view of the Rhode Island Bar Association or the views of its members.

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This program contains the following components:

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Marijuana Synthetic Cannabinoids

Credit

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