Cannabis in Canada: Get the facts
Cannabis and mental health

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.
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About cannabis, the process of legalization, cannabis in provinces and territories and driving laws.
Cannabis poisoning in children

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
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Order the poster: Cannabis poisoning in children can be life-threatening
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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