True or False
Using cannabis does not affect my brain's development ?
FALSE
Cannabis use will affect the development of the brain until the age of 25.
The main chemical in cannabis is ?
THC (Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinal)
True or False
Purchasing and using cannabis has always been legal in Canada ?False
It was legalize in October 2018.
True or False
Addiction and mental health professional with force you to stop using ?
False
They will educate you and provide you with tools to decrease your use or quit if you feel a need too.
Cannabis only affects you in the short term ?
FALSE
Long term effect :
Addiction, Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia and more.
Cannabis stays in your system for _____ weeks ?
True or False
Canada is the only country who has legalized cannabis ?
False
Mexico, South Africa and more
TRUE or FALSE
You will get referred for services if your are caught using at school or arrive high ?
TRUE
Frequently using cannabis at a young age will affect my IQ ?
TRUE
It impair the cognitive ability such has problem solving, managing emotion and managing impulsivity
Using cannabis increases the risk of having ____ diseases?
Lungs.
Similar to tabacco, cannabis increase risk of pneumonia, bronchitis and other respiratory problems
The legal age to purchase cannabis in New-Brunswick is ?
19
What are healthy coping strategies ?
Going for walk, playing or listening to music, writing, drawing, playing sports, doing breathing exercises, etc.
I will be more calm and motivated if I use cannabis ?
FALSE
Youth who use seek low effort activities and have decreased motivation or interest for social and academic performances.
Cannabis is linked to which mental health problems ?
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Psychosis
- Schizophrenia
The legal age to purchase and use cannabis is the same in all provinces ?
No
Quebec and Alberta : 18
The rest :19
What services does a addiction and mental health social worker offer ?
Individual, Family or group counseling.
Educational information on cannabis and other substance
Harm reduction
Youth become addicted to cannabis faster than adult?
TRUE
7-12 years old take 5-15 weeks
13-18 years old take 5-15 months
19 years + takes 5-15 years
What are some negative effect cannabis has on your skin ?
Acne and makes your skin age faster.
What are the two purpose of the Cannabis Act ?
2) Displace illegal cannabis market
True or False
You need to be an addicted to cannabis or another substance to seek counseling ?
False.