 | Cannabis on Campus: Changing the Dialogue in the Wake of Legalization Subjects: Behavioral Sciences; Education; Health and Social Care; Medicine Dentistry Nursing & Allied Health; Social Sciences; Public Health Policy and Practice; Mental Health; Educational Psychology; Health Conditions; Allied Health; Sociology & Social Policy; Counseling; Counselling; Addictions and Substance Use; Health Education and Promotion; Addiction and Treatment; Psychological Disorders - Adult; Medical Sociology; Cannabis on Campus is a comprehensive resource on the implications of marijuana legalization for college campuses. It is essential reading for college administrators and other professionals responsible for overseeing drug policy and addressing marijuana use in higher education. The authors use their considerable experience in college alcohol and other drug (AOD) counseling to provide a sweeping look at the cannabis culture found in our universities. Chapters alternate between historical context, research and analysis, and student interviews, providing an evidence-based, nuanced understanding of the role of marijuana use in today's college campuses, as well as insights and recommendations for a post-legalization future. Jonathan Beazley, LADC, LMFT, is a licensed substance abuse counselor and marriage and family therapist with 38 years of experience. He has done numerous presentations, lectures, webinars, and podcasts on various aspects of substance abuse treatment and prevention, many of which have focused on college students and young adults. He is presently the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) interventionist at the University of Connecticut and has a private practice in Chaplin, Connecticut. Stephanie Field, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Glastonbury, Connecticut, and sits on the board of directors for the Connecticut Psychological Association. She has served as the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) specialist at the University of Hartford and is the principal author of Treating Traumatic Stress in Adults: The Practitioner's Expressive Writing Workbook . Her specialties include traumatic stress, substance use disorders, and expressive writing therapy. |
