Outreach
At CANDID, we’re committed to providing clear, science-based information about cannabis use and development to support healthier communities.
We offer engaging, educational talks tailored to a range of audiences, including healthcare providers (nurses, physicians, therapists), educators, parents, teens, and community organizations. Topics we cover include:
- Cannabis use during pregnancy
- Teen cannabis use and brain development
- How to talk to teens about cannabis
- Cannabis, mental health, and clinical care
Past presentation partners and talks
Detroit Health Department & Midwest CannaNurses
City of Detroit Cannabis Education & Advocacy: Mapping the Gap in Local Cannabis Education (Presented by Biyyiah Lee under LC3)
Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA)
Marijuana Education and Outreach: Beyond Harm Reduction
Review of the Michigan CRA Operation and Oversight Grant (Presented by Biyyiah Lee under LC3)
Washtenaw County Health Department – Cannabis in Practice Series
Therapeutic Indications of Cannabis Use (Presented by Biyyiah Lee under LC3)
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.
Cannabis and African American Health (Presented by Biyyiah Lee under LC3)
SOAR Lifelong Learning Institute & Golden Opportunity Senior Club
Cannabis Use in the Aging Population (Presented by Biyyiah Lee under LC3)
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Let’s Be Blunt: The Science of Cannabis and How to Talk to Parents and Teens
(Presented by Dr. Hilary Marusak)
University of Michigan Health – Adolescent Health Initiative (AHI)
Clearing the Smoke: Effects of Cannabis and Vaping on the Developing Brain
(Presented by Dr. Hilary Marusak)