Marijuana and The Impacts on Teen Mental Health and Development

April 27, 2023

The Advanced Recovery Institute, a new entity of the Root Center for Advanced Recovery dedicated to research and training to elevate clinical care, will be hosting its next Community Forum.



This session’s topic will be on, “Marijuana and The Impacts on Teen Mental Health and Development.”


We have a great set of panelists joining us with very eclectic backgrounds.

The date is set for 5/24 from 6-8pm. It will be in-person at our Manchester location (335 Broad Street) on the 2nd floor (limited seating, so first registered, first served), and also on Zoom (unlimited).


In-Person Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marijuana-and-the-impacts-on-teen-mental-health-and-development-tickets-625216849427
Virtual Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marijuana-and-the-impacts-on-teen-mental-health-and-development-tickets-625228955637


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