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Youth and Cannabis Legalization: Considerations for Public Health and Prevention

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Presenter: Rebecca Haines-Saah, Assistant Professor Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary

This webinar will provide an overview of the research on youth cannabis use and unpack the frequently cited concerns about the impact of legalizing cannabis in Canada will be for youth in terms of: prevalence of use and the need for prevention and education strategies to protect public health. Based on qualitative research with youth who use cannabis, we will consider a ‘youth-centered’ approach to providing cannabis education and harm reduction for young people.