Cannabis 101
The medical term for Marijuana
What is Cannabis?
Canada was the first countries to introduced a federal medical cannabis program in what year
what is 2001?
Can be assessed as low, moderate or severe depending on the criteria are met by the individual using cannabis
At what age can you purchase
what is 19 years old?
What are;
Immediate suspension of drivers license
Fines, vehicle impoundment
Compelled to attend education program
Jail time, criminal record
Two types of Cannabis
What are THC and CBD?
Marijuana was used to stigmatize Mexican immigrants in the USA in what year
Short Term effects of Cannabis
Positive: relaxation, euphoria, increased appetite, decreased pain
Negative: paranoia, dry mouth, impaired short term memory, anxiety, etc.
Legalized in Canada
what is October 17, 2018?
Amount of THC in blood
what is 2-5mg?
Four ways you can use Cannabis
What is Inhaling, Ingesting, Topicals, Sublingually?
Cannabis was added to Narcotics Drug Act Amendment Bill in what year
Age that your brain reaches full maturity
what is 25 years old?
12-17 year old youths can be charged under what act
what is Youth Criminal Justice Act?
Youth who are more likely targeted by police with cannabis
Percentage of young adults using Cannabis
What is 38% of young adults use cannabis?
Cannabis rose in popularity in what years
What is 1960s & 1970s?
Cannabis effecting Brain development
Amygdala: emotional and gut response, reactive part of brains vs. thinking part
Prefrontal Cortex: ECO: planning, strategizing, judgement, impulse control, regulating emotions. Growth spurt (11-12yrs), pruning away and Hardwire (what is being used)
Number of Grams allowed when 19+
what is 30 grams?
Consequences of Criminalization of Young People
What are;
Social stigmatization and isolation
Difficulties completing education
Blocked employment opportunities
Problems traveling abroad
Delay or denial of immigration and citizenship
Three strains of Cannabis
What is Indica, Sativa, Hybrid?
The Government formed the Le Dain Co Mission in what year and what for
what is 1969 and to investigate non-medical purposes?
The Mental Health concerns
Chronic use can increase risks of developing psychosis and schizophrenia
Prolonged use can increase risks of developing depression and suicidal ideation
Locations where Cannabis is allowed
What is private homes, sidewalks, parks, etc.?
Preventing Youths from using Cannabis
what is;
Setting a federal minimum age (18) for possession, illegal for a young person to be carrying more than 5 grams
Prohibiting marketing in places seen by young people
Setting severe penalties for supplying cannabis to young people (selling or gifting)