INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES

WEBSITES

Cannabis and Youth: A parent's guide - Here to Help BC

• Complete guide for parents to help manage youth with addiction and cannabis use concerns.

Cannabis - Drug Free Kids Canada

• Foundational information about cannabis and cannabis use.

Talking with Your Kids About Cannabis - Drug Free Kids Canada

• Tips for talking with kids about cannabis.

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

Cannabis, Teens and Mental Health - Mental Health Literacy

• Video about cannabis use for teens, parents, and educators to enhance mental health literacy.

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

Cannabis: What parents/guardians and caregivers need to know - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

• Information handout about recreational cannabis for parents and caregivers of youth in grades 5 to 12. It provides information about cannabis, legalization, risks, signs of a problem, how to help, and where to get more information and support.

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.

Is Cannabis Safe to Use? Facts for Youth Ages 13-17 years - Government of Canada

• Foundational information for youth about cannabis use.