Episode 152: The Importance of Cannabis Safety Month
Release Date: 06/03/2026
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Episode 152: The Importance of Cannabis Safety Month
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Eric Faw from Prevention Services to discuss Cannabis Safety Month, the evolutions of the drug, the differences that people need to be aware of, and what are some of the ways to stay safe. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt Neese Graphics: Debbie Wrenn Promotions and Media: Joanna Heims, and Michael Senter Music: Hip Hop This by Seven...
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Episode 147: Checking In with Supervisor Jim Ingle (Bermuda District)
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info_outlineOn the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Eric Faw from Prevention Services to discuss Cannabis Safety Month, the evolutions of the drug, the differences that people need to be aware of, and what are some of the ways to stay safe.
Credits:
Director: Martin Stith
Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas
Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin
Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce
Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt Neese
Graphics: Debbie Wrenn
Promotions and Media: Joanna Heims, and Michael Senter
Music:
Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds
Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl
Guest:
Eric Faw, Mental Health Support Services- Prevention Services
Recorded in-house by Communications and Media
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