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Curious about cannabis

Curious about cannabis. What is it?. ENDOCANNABINOID SYSTEM & Cannabis. How Cannabis impacts you will vary depending on: Individual’s physiology Age Type of product/strain: (THC vs. CBD) How often and how much is consumed. How is it used?. When does substance use become a problem?.

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Curious about cannabis

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  1. Curious about cannabis

  2. What is it?

  3. ENDOCANNABINOID SYSTEM & Cannabis • How Cannabis impacts you will vary depending on: • Individual’s physiology • Age • Type of product/strain: (THC vs. CBD) • How often and how much is consumed

  4. How is it used?

  5. When does substance use become a problem? Substance use Continuum

  6. Get the Facts!

  7. You hear… It’s natural. If it comes from a plant, it must be safe When actually… Cannabis smoke has cancer-causing toxins that can cause damage to the lungs

  8. You hear… Cannabis is safe for anyone, no matter what age. When actually… Youth are at the greatest risk of the negative health effects of cannabis because the brain continues to develop until age 25

  9. You hear… Cannabis will help me focus in school When actually… Cannabis use can cause decreased concentration, poor memory, and impair learning

  10. You hear… Cannabis improves my mental health When actually… Teens who use cannabis are at an increased risk for psychosis, depression and anxiety disorders

  11. You hear… You can’t get addicted to Cannabis When actually… 1 in 6 people who use cannabis during their teens will develop a cannabis use disorder

  12. Cannabis Use Disorder Does the person have two of the following: • The substance is taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended. • There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful effort to cut down or control use of the substance. • A great deal of time is spent obtaining, using or recovering from the substance • Craving, or a strong desire or urge to use the substance. • Recurrent use of the substance results in a failure to fulfill obligations at work, school, or home. • Continued use of the substance despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of its use. • Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of use of the substance. • Recurrent use of the substance in situations in which it is physically hazardous. • Use of the substance is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by the substance. • Tolerance, as defined by either of the following: • A need for markedly increased amounts of the substance to achieve intoxication or desired effect. • A markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of the substance. • Withdrawal, as manifested by either of the following: • The characteristic withdrawal syndrome for that substance • The substance (or a closely related substance) is taken to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms.

  13. You hear… You can’t overdose from cannabis When actually… • Severe nausea or vomiting • Increased heart rate • Anxiety • Psychosis • Panic attacks • Seizures Taking too much cannabis can result in an overdose which can impact your body and cause symptoms such as:

  14. You hear… It is safe to drive after using cannabis When actually… Users are 2x more likely to have a car crash while driving impaired

  15. You hear… Everyone uses cannabis When actually… 81% of youth in grades 9-12 report not having used cannabis in the past year

  16. You hear… Police can’t tell if I'm high When actually… The police have the authority, ability, and tools to determine if you are impaired by illegal drugs

  17. Medicinal cannabis Can be effective for: • For the treatment for chronic pain in adults (cannabis) • Antiemetics in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (oral cannabinoids) • For improving patient-reported multiple sclerosis spasticity symptoms (oral cannabinoids)

  18. Have you thought about…

  19. Cannabis can slow you down By not using cannabis, you can focus on the moments that matter most.

  20. Cannabis can cause lower grades and exam scores You need your brain for everything you do - from school to all of the other activities you enjoy.

  21. Harm reduction • The only way to completely avoid all of the risks is to not use cannabis • For those who choose to use: • Use lower-risk cannabis products • Limit use (have cannabis free days) • Don’t use and drive • Choose less risky ways to use – avoid smoking burnt cannabis • Avoid cannabis if you are at risk of mental health problems

  22. Main messages in a short video

  23. Need Help • Have concerns about your or a friends cannabis use? • Talk to your health care provider • Visit your School Nurse • School Social Worker

  24. Community Supports

  25. Community Supports

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