Registration opens for revamped communication and cannabis course
November 18, 2022 - Savannah Peat
A historic class at the University of New Mexico is coming back.
The Communication and Journalism Department (C&J) is offering its one-of-a-kind Cannabis and Communication course this spring.
After two successful semesters prior to the legalization of recreational marijuana in New Mexico, the course has been redesigned to reflect that change, by including health as a key focal point.
Award-winning health scholar and professor Tamar Ginossar is taking the reins in public health communication and this class.
She says the additional focus on health will reflect the use of cannabis medicinally and recreationally, as well as what healthcare providers need to know when communicating with patients about the product.
“It can be a good fit for anyone who is interested in cannabis, as well as students who are interested in health. ” Ginossar said.
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