# The Cannabis Conversation: Discussing the Risks with Adolescent Patients - Frankly Speaking Ep 496

An episode of [Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1194659367), 3 Aug 2026, 14 min.

Audio: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/g56uttj8yawfr38h/frankly-speaking-496-adolescence-cannabis.mp3

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-496 Overview: Adolescents who use cannabis—especially at a younger age or higher frequency—face substantially elevated risks of mood and psychiatric disorders. Listen in to hear practical, evidence-based strategies for screening teens for substance use, counseling patients and families, and recognizing the significant risks associated with adolescent cannabis use. Episode resource links: • Young-Wolff KC, Cortez CA, Alexeeff SE, et al. Adolescent Cannabis Use and Risk of Psychotic, Bipolar, Depressive, and Anxiety Disorders. JAMA Health Forum. 2026;7(2):e256839. doi:10.1001/jamahealthforum.2025.6839 • American Academy of Pediatrics - Substance Use and Prevention Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.

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