Cannabis edibles pose serious risks to our kids
As cannabis candies and chocolates become widely available, sweeter edibles may be more appealing to youth. We need to work to minimize the potential health impacts.
As cannabis candies and chocolates become widely available, sweeter edibles may be more appealing to youth. We need to work to minimize the potential health impacts.
Federal officials have repeatedly claimed cannabis supplies are sufficient. But their own data suggest otherwise.
The Ontario Cannabis Store’s performance greatly improved but still trailed Quebec’s. However, both provinces still lack a sufficient number of outlets.
Parents can help protect their kids from cannabis abuse by openly discussing the health risks, the pleasures and the responsible ways to use the drug.
The cannabis industry is full of products that purport to provide a range of experiences. However, the reality of this ‘entourage effect’ is not so cut-and-dried.
Health Canada should revise its cannabis regulations to let producers differentiate themselves from competitors and explain their products to consumers.
New research finds sexually diverse youth are three times more likely to use cannabis in risky ways—driven by stress, not identity—highlighting the need for better mental health support and equity.
Cannabis labelling is often misleading. Labelling cannabis products with quantities of key compounds will help consumers make informed decisions.
Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome — with severe vomiting, abdominal pain and temporary relief through compulsive hot bathing — is increasingly affecting adolescents and young adults.
Pediatricians say they are getting increasing requests from parents for medical cannabis for kids for a growing list of conditions.