Cannabis Corner
Below are links to a range of relevant and easy-to-use cannabis resources, guides and tools for youth, parents, caregivers and teachers.
(Also click or go to sidebar for Research Data, Legalization and Regulation, Harm Reduction and Support).
For Youth
- Legalization of Cannabis: Factsheet for Students A two-page document published by Vancouver School Board outlining some core messages for youth
- Ten Questions About Cannabis Use for Teens A current, Canadian infographic from Teen Mental Health.org
- This is Your Brain on Pot - a CBC news interactive site explaining the key impacts of cannabis on the brain.
- Marijuana Use Among BC Youth McCreary Society infographic on cannabis use based on 2013 survey data
- Is cannabis safe to use? Facts for youth aged 13–17 years Part of the Government of Canada’s “Cannabis Evidence Brief” series
For Parents and Caregivers
- Legalization of Cannabis: Factsheet for Parents and Caregivers A two-page document published by Vancouver School Board outlining some core messages for parents and caregivers
- Talking Pot CCSA Communication Guide. An extensive 2018 guide for parents on having conversations with youth about cannabis
- iMind’s Quick Guide to Drug Use One page fact sheet that outlines four factors for assessing how risky drug use can be. CARBC
- Ten Questions About Cannabis Use and Your Teen A current, Canadian info-graphic from Teen Mental Health.org
- Cannabis Use and Youth Guide for parents developed by CISUR and also available on Here to Help website.
- This is Your Brain on Pot - a CBC news interactive site explaining the key impacts of cannabis on the brain.
- Conversation Starters with Youth about Cannabis Brief suggestions on ways to approach the topic of cannabis use with youth. Developed by Supporting And Connecting Youth (SACY)
- Cannabis, Children and Youth – A Parent’s Guide Center for Addiction Research of BC guidebook for parents [2012]
- Cannabis Talk Kit: Know How to Talk with Your Teen A conservative guide for parents on discussing cannabis with their teen; developed by Drug Free Kids Canada
- Talking about Cannabis with Youth a PowerPoint presentation from SACY and the Boys and Girls Club; touches on communication skills, youth socializing, making delaying use meaningful and more
For Teachers
- iMinds is a collection of health education resources that address multiple areas of BC's new curriculum; published by Centre for Addictions Research of BC
- Ten questions about Cannabis Use and Your Student A current, Canadian infographic from Teen Mental Health.org
- Cycles A classroom resource (video and guide) for secondary schools; developed by Teens Report on Adolescent Cannabis Experiences (TRACE) research program with youth in British Columbia.
- This is Your Brain on Pot - a CBC news interactive site explaining the key impacts of cannabis on the brain.
- A Question of Influence Nova Scotia school curriculum, grade 7 – 9 drug education curriculum
- Alberta Health Services Multi-grade level lesson plans and other substance use and mental health resources
- Vancouver Coastal Health School Health Manual A list of counselling and health promotion services serving schools