As many as 38 percent of post-secundary students have or actively consume a form of cannabis product. That said, the knowledge about the risks related to cannabis use, as well as the effects that THC has on both the short and the long term, is not well understood.
Tanya Watkins, vice -president of business affairs, social responsibility and strategic involvement in the Ontario Cannabis Store, is of the opinion that students should not be told to stay away from cannabis, but rather have a better understanding of the risks.
“We think it is a good time to talk about this with the return to school, to disprove some of the myths and to give some facts to students to help them make informed choices about whether they want to consume cannabis, whether they are a new user or an existing user,” she said.
Cannabis and health
Research into the health effects of cannabis is huge, especially because it has been legalized throughout the country.
In many cases it has been proven to be an effective and viable therapeutic option for various disorders. That said, for those who still in the brain development phase of their lives (younger than 25), the damage outweighs all potential benefits.
For example, regular use of cannabis can provide relief in some people due to the symptoms of fear or depression. Yet, if a person has not yet reached 25, he can run an increased risk of developing or experiencing the worsening of mental disorders, among other things.
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