Cannabis in Canada: Get the facts
Cannabis and mental health
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Learn about how cannabis can affect mental health and brain function.
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Cannabis contains substances that affect the brain and body. Learn more about the short- and long-term effects.
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Continued, frequent and heavy cannabis use can cause physical dependence and addiction. Help is available.
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Resources and information for people who need help with substance use.
Cannabis poisoning in children
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Learn to recognize the signs of cannabis poisoning and what to do about it.
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Storing cannabis responsibly helps keep everyone safe, especially children and pets.
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Reduce your risk: Choose legal cannabis
Learn to recognize the differences between legal and illegal cannabis, and find out why it matters.
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Order the brochure: How to prevent cannabis poisoning in children
How to help prevent cannabis poisoning in children (Full video)
Reduce your risk: Choose legal cannabis (Full video)
Your cannabis questions, answered: Are there risks to using cannabis? (Full video)
Your cannabis questions, answered: Is it addictive? (Full video)
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