Statistics
When was marijuana legalized?
2018
"Keep yourself informed on the dangers and risks of marijuana usage." What form of individual action is this?
Educating yourself
Fill in the blank: you are also more prone to the risks of marijuana the ______ you use it.
More
Is the government encouraging or discouraging non-recreational marijuana use?
discouraging
Fill in the blank: Marijuana is less likely to be used among _______ because of christian teachings.
Christians
Statistically, which gender most commonly uses marijuana?
Males (19%)
How many individual action suggestions were there?
Fill in the blank: The risk of addiction is higher the ______ you start in life.
Earlier
What were the two mentioned GOVERNMENT programs to regulate marijuana usage?
Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) and Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs
Fill in the blank: Though Christians believe that marijuana can be used medicinally, it can cause addiction, making it morally ________
Problematic
Which age range is marijuana usage most common among?
Ages 18-25
Fill in the blank: Marijuana can often lead to addiction, that's why christian's don't like to use it ________.
Recreationally
What are some of the emotions linked to chronic marijuana use? (Name two).
Depression, anxiety, suicidal behaviours, and psychosis.
What were the two ORGANIZATIONAL programs mentioned?
Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) and Canadian Cannabis Clinics (CCC)
Fill in the blank: as catholics, we are taught to have ________ for the human _______.
Respect, Body.
What is the percent difference in the usage of marijuana in Canada, in 2018 compared to now?
An increase of 2%
What were the two listed methods of quitting cannabis?
Setting small realistic goals, and finding new habits.
What were the five short term effects of cannabis listed?
Pain, Nausea, Insomnia, Weakness, Appetite change
Fill in the blank: Although not exclusively Catholic, The __________ operates from a Christian perspective and offers a variety of addiction treatment programs throughout Canada
Salvation Army
The main catholic organization helping prevent marijuana abuse is:
Catholic Family Services (CFS)
What year had the peak percent of marijuana usage in Canada? What percentage was it?
2020, 21%
What are the three Christian considerations mentioned when it comes to marijuana use?
Community Standards, Health Considerations, and Moral Implications.
What is the main psychoactive ingredient in weed that stimulates pleasure to your brain?
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)
What were the two mentioned potential policy solutions in the slideshow?
Enhanced Education Programs, and Access to Treatment Services
Fill in the blank: Catholic Rehab programs rely heavily on ________.
Communication