Free Community Webinar · May 20, 2026
From Research to Recovery:
Understanding Addiction
& Cannabis — A Family Guide
The latest research meets real-world intervention —
two of the nation's foremost experts, one essential conversation.
Live Streaming
Polls & Quizzes
Live Survey
Q & A Session
Featured Speakers
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Dr. Timothy Fong, MD
UCLA · Addiction Psychiatry
- Professor of Psychiatry, Semel Institute, UCLA
- Board Certified, Adult & Addiction Psychiatry
- Co-Director, UCLA Gambling Studies Program
- Director, UCLA Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship
- Steering Committee, UCLA Cannabis Research Initiative
One of the nation's leading voices on cannabis, behavioral addiction, and the developing brain. Dr. Fong brings two decades of clinical research into language families and educators can actually use.
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Candy Finnigan
A&E Intervention · "The Face of Recovery"
- Nationally Recognized Interventionist & Author
- Certified Master Addiction Counselor III
- Board Registered Interventionist II
- Featured originator, A&E's Emmy-winning "Intervention" (all 13 seasons)
- Author, "When Enough is Enough"
30+ years in the field and 11 years as a drug & alcohol specialist at Beverly Hills High School. Candy brings hard-won humanity and clinical expertise to every conversation about addiction and recovery.
What you'll take away
Latest research on cannabis, THC & the adolescent brain
Recognizing warning signs before crisis hits
Intervention strategies that actually work
Tools for honest conversations at home & on campus
How addiction takes hold — and what families can do
Live Q&A, polls & live streaming included
In partnership with
SMMUSD · Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
NMUSD · Newport-Mesa Unified
Reserve your spot — it's free
Open to parents, educators, students, and the entire community. Every person interested is invited to attend.
Join on Zoom →
Meeting ID: 892 4364 6543 · Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30 PM PT