Cannabis
What is another name for Cannabis?
What is.....
Marijuana, pot, weed, herb, ganja, reefer, chronic, kush or maryjane.
What is the most common mental health disorder for youth?
What is Anxiety?
Cannabis can make you feel _____ or _______.
Hint: opposite answers...
What is relaxed or more anxious
Why do young people try cannabis and other drugs?
What is-
Stress
Depression/anxiety
Being Bored
Wanting to fit in
FOMO
What are ways people consume cannabis?
What is ....
Smoke
Vape
Food/Edibles
liquid
Capsules
1 in 4 youth are seen by a professional for this concern
What is mental health
Cannabis can be helpful for specific people when recommended by a ______.
what is a Medical Professional
* only recommended for 25 years and older, for people with chronic pain, certain health conditions and mental health disorders when prescribed.
What are some other activities to do to stay busy and cope aside from using cannabis and other substances?
What is:
Sports
Reading
Playing video games or board games
listening to music
Arts/Crafts
Up to what age does the Ministry of Health NOT recommend people use cannabis?
What is 25 years old
People often use ________ to cope with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and stress. This is a unhealthy coping method.
What are drugs and alcohol?
Why are individual's under 25 NOT recommended to use cannabis?
What is Brain Development.
What can help you cope in a moment of distress (something you do all the time but might not be doing it mindfully)?
What is deep breathing.
What are the negative long term effects of using cannabis?
What is Lung Damage and dependency (addiction)
_______ has been found to be helpful for people struggling with their mental health.
What is counselling or therapy
If _____ and _____ are taken with cannabis the negative impacts are increased.
What is alcohol and other drugs
What is mindfulness?
What is,
taking your focus to the present moment and away from other thoughts.
How long has Cannabis been legal in Canada approximately?
When is 2018
Recreational cannabis became legal in 2018 but has age restrictions similar to alcohol and tobacco.
This Canadian pop icon has struggled with mental health and substance use.
Hint: Male, age 31.
Who is Justin Bieber
What mental health condition can you be more at risk of developing if you have any family history and use cannabis?
what is psychosis
What are some other things than substances that are okay to use in moderation but can be addicting?
What is,
Screens/Video games
Sugar and sweets