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About The Group
The goal of the Substance Use and Addictions Program is to increase awareness and knowledge around the risks associated with cannabis use, as well as to improve behaviours/attitudes in youth and young adults on safer use of cannabis.
How the Substance Use and Addiction Program Works
Peer facilitators are here for you to connect with directly via our workshops and learn from a completely non judgemental environment
Read safe and unbiased information from the links and content that’s curated just for you, right on this page
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TIPS FROM THE TEAM
RESOURCES FOR YOU TO EXPLORE
Where to get more resources about cannabis
WHERE TO GET MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS HELP
Are you in need of immediate assistance or support?
Here’s where to go for help for mental health and addictions help:
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
- Good2Talk: 1-866-925-5454
- Addictions Services Central Ontario
- Wellness Together Canada
- 360°kids
- CAMH York Region
- MOBYSS
FAQ
Q. What should I do if I feel pressure to use cannabis?
A. – You have the right to say no to using cannabis as well as to access resources to make informed choices
Q. What is cannabis?
A. – Cannabis is a plant and substance that has psychoactive effects. The main compounds or “cannabinoids” in Cannabis are delta-9-tetrahydrocannabainol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD).
Q. What are other names for cannabis?
A. – Other names to refer to cannabis include marijuana, pot, dope and weed.
Q. What are the effects of consuming cannabis?
A. – Cannabis impairs coordination and reaction time. Individuals who consume cannabis should not drive to prevent serious motor vehicle accidents.
– Smoking tobacco or cannabis can cause health complications to your lungs. Cannabis health effects – Canada.ca
Q. How can I avoid the negative effects of cannabis?
A. – The only way to avoid the potential negative effects of cannabis is to avoid using it altogether. There are harm reduction tips such as choosing products with higher CBD and lower THC, which can minimize some of the negative effects of cannabis.
Q. What is the legal age to purchase cannabis in Ontario?
A. – 19 Years old.
Q. Is cannabis addictive?
A.- Cannabis can be addictive. Daily and frequent use of marijuana can lead to cannabis dependence/ Cannabis Use Disorder and withdrawal symptoms when using is discontinued.
WHAT IS HARM REDUCTION?
Strategies that help guide individuals who choose to use cannabis make safer choices regarding cannabis use:
- Be cautious sharing joints or cannabis implements with others
- Do not drive after using cannabis
- Avoid using while pregnant
- Be aware that the effects of edibles can be very delayed
- It is safest to delay the age of use. The brain continues to develop until 25 years
- If you are using cannabis, consider using products with higher CBD content and lower THC
- Use in a safe environment
- Remember that smoking cannabis may cause lung damage; other forms are safer for overall health (ex. edibles)
- Purchase from a dispensary
- Avoid using synthetic forms of cannabis (ex. K2, Spice)
- Avoid mixing cannabis with other drugs & substances such as alcohol
- If smoking, avoid inhaling deeply & holding breath
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How You Can Help
Get Involved360°kids works with individuals, corporate, school and community groups to provide both financial and in-kind donations to help support our work to assist at-risk and homeless youth.
In-kind donations from the community such as non-perishable food, clothing and hygiene items help keep our costs down so that more of your donation dollars can go towards direct programming, equipment needs and support to the youth.
Funds raised by 360°kids are invested back into our organization in improving and expanding the supports offered to vulnerable youth so that they can become stable, well-adjusted adults who contribute to the community.
