THE FACTS
TRUE OF FALSE : Early and regular Cannabis use amongst adolescents is not harmful. It makes them think smartly and sharpens their thought process.
What is False
It is associated with increased risk of experiencing psychotic symptoms , poor school performance, chronic cough , bronchitis etc.
cannabis talk kit booklet( page 5)
TRUE OR FALSE :All types of cannabis (edibles ,drinks, joint )have the same strength.
What is false?
How does Cannabis effect your driving?
What is alertness, concentration, coordination, and reaction time?
It can lead to car accidents and fatalities
BONUS QUESTION
What is this presentation about
What is Cannabis
Is Cannabis use for recreational purposes legal in Canada?
Yes or No
What is No?
It will be legal as of October 17, 2018
TRUE OR FALSE:The risk of developing addiction to cannabis is very low.
What is false
The risk of developing addiction is 1 in 6 amongst those who start using cannabis during adolescence
TRUE OR FALSE:Female teens are more likely to use Cannabis than males
What is False?
TRUE OR FALSE Cannabis is the most common illegal drug present among young drivers
What is true ?
List 4 nicknames / Street names for Cannabis
What is Marijuana ,Weed ,Hash,Mary Jane ?
List 3 places where it is illegal to use Cannabis
What is public places, workplaces, motorized vehicles?
TRUE OR FALSE : Canadian youth have the one of the lowest rates of cannabis use world wide
What is False : Canada has one of the highest rates world wide
In 2016 WHO ( World Health Organization) compared past 30-day use amongst youth aged 15 across 40 countries and found that the use amongst Canadian youth was 13% (the second highest)
BONUS QUESTION: HOW ARE YOU FEELING TODAY
GOOD
True or False: Smoking marijuana with a bong is less harmful then smoking it with a joint.
What is True?
An item used for cooking that is also a nick name(slang) for Cannabis
What is Pot?
What are the penalties for using Cannabis in Public?
What is $1,000 for a first offence and $5,000 for subsequent offences?
Give 4 reasons why Teenagers use Cannabis
What is pleasure, to fit in ,curiosity ,to relieve stress?
Where can you find help for if you suspect that your teenager is using cannabis
What is drugsfreekidscanada.org?
Name 3 signs to look for if you suspect that your teen is using Cannabis
What is abrupt change in friends, declining school work and grades ,deteriorating relationships with family?
Pipe used to smoke Cannabis
What is Bong?
In addition to drugs themselves, parents need to watch out for paraphernalia
After the legalization of cannabis, where can you buy it?
What is of the Ontario Cannabis Store website?
What is the principal psychoactive ingredient of Cannabis?
What is Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)?
THC causes the high
Which method triggers the effect of cannabis most quickly?
What is Smoking it?
Cannabis talk kit Page 23
What part of the body is also a nickname for Cannabis
Hint : Lift both hands above your head. What is the part between your arm and upper trunk called?
What is Joint ?
What is a single intake of cannabis smoke called?
Hint : Another name for striking an object
What is Hit?
Once you are 18, you can buy and grow recreational cannabis.
True or False
What is False?
You need to be 19 and older to buy, use, possess and grow recreational cannabis. This is the same as the minimum age for the sale of tobacco and alcohol in Ontario.