INFORMATION FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
WEBSITES
Youth Cannabis Awareness Program Resource Hub - YMCA
Lists of education resources for youth, young adults, parents and professionals providing evidence-based information and resources in English and French, including self-guided educational modules about recreational cannabis use.
VIDEOS
Youth Specific Effects of Early Cannabis Use - Pharmacy 5 in 5
Video with five reasons young people should try to delay cannabis use for as long as possible.
INFORMATION HANDOUTS
10 Ways to Reduce Risks to Your Health When Using Cannabis- Canadian Mental Health Association
Recommendations that suggest ways to use cannabis more safely, based on the best available scientific evidence.
These resources were gathered and reviewed by a mental health professional as part of the Building Service Capacity for Child and Adolescent Mental Health in Primary Care and Pediatrics project in partnership with Alberta Health Services, the Edmonton Zone Primary Care Networks, and CASA Mental Health.