The Ontario Provincial Cannabis Control Act, 2017 came into force on October 17th, 2018. Legalization presents an opportunity to equip youth workers with facts on the legal and health implications of cannabis use for youth, and provide them with practice strategies to support youth in making informed decisions about cannabis.
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The lessons and resources in Module One provide the foundational knowledge you need to understand how cannabis works, why youth use it, and some of the ways it can affect our physical and mental health.
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The lectures and resources in Module Two provide youth workers with knowledge and tools to support youth in navigating the complex regulatory landscape around cannabis, including a detailed overview of provincial and federal regulations.
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The third module offers evidence-based practices for supporting youth in making informed decisions around cannabis use. Includes recommendations for talking to youth about cannabis, and tips for reducing the health and safety risks of cannabis use.
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The fourth module provides an overview of the theoretical lenses that inform our approach to cannabis education: Social Determinants of Health, Anti-Oppressive Practice, Anti-Black Racism and Indigenous perspectives.
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The fifth module introduces two key practice frameworks that youth workers can draw on to support youth with behaviour change: Stages of Change and Motivational Interviewing.
