Youth & Cannabis Use: Landscape in Canada

This free webinar extracts findings from various Canadian national surveys and addresses FAQs such as:

• What is the prevalence of youth cannabis use in Canada? How do youths’ cannabis use differ from adults’ demographics?
• How does cannabis use compare with use of other substances (i.e alcohol, tobacco) amongst youth in Canada?
• Do youth report mixing cannabis with other substances, and what are the potential harms of doing so?
• How has legalization of cannabis impacted youth in Canada?
• Does initiating use at a younger age increase the likelihood of developing problem cannabis use?
• What are potential harms of cannabis use during adolescence?
• What risk/protective factors may influence the chances of a youth experiencing harms from substance use?
• What harm reduction strategies are suggested if someone is considering using cannabis?
• With all of this information, what strategies can adults use with youth to approach the topic of cannabis use in a non-judgmental, supportive way, promote wellness and foster positive youth development?