Cannabis And Other Substance Use: An Information Guide For Adolescents

By Anne Kwamie. NP - PHC.

Recreational use of cannabis is now legal in Canada. Concerns about increasing use of cannabis and its harmful health effects on adolescents have been widely studied. As an adolescent, you may have tried or know someone who uses cannabis and other substances and wish to know more on the topic. This health promotion booklet on cannabis and other substance use, provides adolescents across all provinces and territories in Canada with current information on cannabis and other substances, cannabis laws and how these laws affects them. The booklet also helps adolescents understand the harmful effects of using substances on their physical, and mental health. Through discussions on the benefits of drug-free living, suggestions on ways to live their best lives, and information on where to find help and support, adolescents are empowered to stay in control, resist substance use and live happy meaningful lives,

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tellwell Talent
• Release date: May 16, 2019
• ISBN: 9780228810094

Anne Kwamie. NP - PHC.

Anne Kwamie is a nurse practitioner consultant in Ontario, Canada. She has worked as a community-based nurse practitioner, where she provided clinical services to individuals of all ages within the community.She has also worked extensively with at-risk youth in the community, reinforcing youth health through clinical care, education, empowerment, and integration of health services.She currently owns Sima Health Consultancy, where she offers services in primary health care consultancy, health care professional training, education, and community health promotion.

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Cannabis

and Other Substance Use

An Information Guide for Adolescents

Anne Kwamie

Cannabis and Other Substance Use

Copyright © 2019 by Anne Kwamie

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other non-commercial uses permitted by copyright law.

Tellwell Talent

www.tellwell.ca

ISBN

978-0-2288-1007-0 (Paperback)

978-0-2288-1009-4 (eBook)

Dedicated to the glory of God.

To Yosef, Aku and Nana Asante, for your love and support

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

A. All About Cannabis

Cannabinoids

History of Cannabis Use in Canada

Safety of Cannabis in Canada

B. Cannabis Use and the Law

Legal Cannabis Use in Canada

Recreational Cannabis and the Law

Medicinal Cannabis and the Law

The Cannabis Act and Adolescents

C. How Cannabis and Other Substances Are Used

Cannabis Use

Recreational Cannabis

Medicinal Cannabis

Other Substance Use

D. Cannabis and Your Health

How does the Adolescent Brain Work?

Effects of Cannabis and Other Substances on Adolescent Health

Harmful Effects of Cannabis and Other Substances

Tolerance and Dependency

Tolerance

Dependency and Addiction

How to Tell if You Are Dependent on Substances

Myths About Cannabis Use

How to Tell if You Are at Risk for Substance Use

E. Resisting Substance Use

Know Your True Self

The Power to Resist Substance Use: Testing Your Will

Staying in Control

Uplifting Activities

Getting Help

Where to Go for Support

National

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

New Brunswick

Newfoundland and Labrador

Northwest Territories

Nova Scotia

Nunavut

Ontario

Prince Edward Island

Quebec

Saskatchewan

Yukon

F. Did You Know...?

G. If You Are Using: Be Safe!

References

Glossary

About the Author

Acknowledgements

This health promotion booklet and the information within it would not have become a reality but for the kind assistance and review of these dedicated and supportive health care professionals, who I would like to thank:

Dr. L.D. Thomson, MD FCFP

Assistant Professor

Department of Paediatrics, Queen’s University (Rtd)