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Education Arizona Cannabis Education

What do you need to know to make safe and responsible choices for yourself, your family or the communities you serve?

AzCANN (A - Z - CAN) is a community education program. We are responding to the need to educate Arizonans on the state's cannabis laws and provide evidence-based information. The education we provide is centered around the risks, benefits and considerations of recreational and medical cannabis use. Trainings, workshops and video content are tailored for the general public as well as health care and social service professionals and reflect the diverse experiences, cultures and languages in Arizonan communities.

Available Now: 2025 AzCANN Impact Report

Download the Impact Report

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Educational Videos

Visit our YouTube playlist to watch informational videos. Topics include responsible cannabis use, considerations for health professionals, and tips including how to know when it is safe to drive after cannabis use.

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Cannabis FAQs

Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about cannabis law, responsible use, benefits, risks, health and safety, and medical use. 

FAQs (in English)
FAQs (in Spanish)
 
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On-Demand Trainings

Training courses, resources and continuing education credits include topics such as chronic pain, cannabis, substance use disorders and other related topics.

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Classroom Lesson Plans

This three-lesson unit plan for ages 15 to 25 comes complete with educational videos, guided discussions, and facilitator resources aligned with AZ Department of Education Health Standards.

Join the AzCANN listserv to receive information about trainings, workshops and educational content updates.

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Impact reports are updated annually and capture activities starting December 2022. 

2025 AzCANN Impact Report (PDF)

2024 AzCANN Impact Report (PDF)

2023 AzCANN Impact Report (PDF)

 

Arizona Department of Health Services Marijuana Safety Resource Site
www.azdhs.gov/licensing/marijuana/index.php#safety

Arizona Poison & Drug Information 24/7 hotline
Available in English and Spanish, translation services available
800-222-1222

Additional Evidence-Based Cannabis Information
www.azmedmj.org

Application information for Medical Marijuana Card
www.azdhs.gov/licensing/medical-marijuana/index.php#qualifying-home

Cannabis Charges Expungement Information
English: azexpunge.org
Español: azexpunge.org/es

Arizona 2-1-1: Discover what resources in Arizona fit your needs 
211arizona.org

Health Insurance Help
coverAZ.org/connector

Principal Investigators
Todd W. Vanderah, PhD
Alyssa R. Padilla, MPH 

Co-Investigator/Director of Evaluation and Research
Jennifer S. De La Rosa, PhD

Project Manager
Sean P. Cronin

Administrative Coordinators
Stephanie Valencia
Victoria Silva

Instructional Technologist
Erich R. Healy

Advisors
Tally Largent-Milnes, PhD
Bridget Murphy, DBH, MEd
 

If you have questions about cannabis, would like information on trainings, workshops or other project activities, or would like to collaborate with AzCANN, please contact us at:

Comprehensive Center for Pain & Addiction
painandaddiction@arizona.edu
 

Funder Disclaimer Statement: This program is supported by grant number CTR063305 funded by the Arizona Department of Health Services. The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the ADHS.