Marijuana misinformation putting young people's health at risk, experts say
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse aims to bring 'clarity' to national dialogue about pot use among youth
The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse took its cross-Canada marijuana myth-busting tour to Ottawa Monday, aiming to clear up misinformation on the drug's safety for young people.
The five-stop tour follows a 2015 report that looked into the health risks of marijuana for young people. The report uncovered wide-spread confusion among youth, and a general lack of information about the effects of the drug.
"They felt that cannabis makes them better drivers, some young people reported that they felt it helped their focus and attention at school … we also heard from young people that they felt marijuana prevented and even cured cancer," said Dr. Amy Porath-Waller, the centre's director of research and policy.
Dr. Amy Porath-Waller with the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
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