Announcement of Online Lecture Series on Drugs – TOPIC 2: MARIJUANA and SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA (Spice)

Responding the need for capacity building for addiction and HIV treatment professionals, including staffs fromm MMT clinics, CBOs, VHATTC - University of Medicine and Pharmacy inn HCMC organized an online series of lectures focusing on different drugs.

The series will help provide the most basic and evidence-based knowledge about the drugs currently used in Vietnam. Utilizing the benefits of online interactive model, the lectures are expected to provide plenty of useful knowledge and experience to participants, especially those who are unable to attend the face-to-face trainings.

Following the first session on methamphetamine, the second topic will focus on MARIJUANA and SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA (often referred as Spice). Details:

Time 14:00-15:30 Friday, June 29, 2018
How to participate: Online via ZOOM
ZOOM ID: will be informed to those who registered.
REGISTER HERE
The lecture will be opened in the time scheduled only. You can enter 5-10min prior to the lecture for audio/system/internet connection testing.
MAIN FOCUSES:

Differences between Marijuana and Synthetic Marijuana
Effects of marijuana and synthetic marijuana
Treatment for marijuana and synthetic marijuana use disorders.
What to know between marijuana and treatment

INSTRUCTORS

Nguyen Quoc Hoa, Bpharm.
PhD. Student, Queen’s University Belfast, the UK.
Lecturer, Clinical Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy – University of Medicine and Pharmacy in HCMC
Pharmacist trainer – Vietnam - HIV Addiction Technology Transfer Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy in HCMC.

Any inquiries, please contact: Chu Thi Nhu Trang, Tel: 028-3952-6005, Mobile phone: 0977 057 521, email svhattc@gmail.com.