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The Effects of Youth Cannabis Use on the Developing Brain – Myth Busting

http://www.ccsa.ca Panel discussion about the myths youth hold about marijuana. The panelists with expertise in medicine, neuroscience, and youth developmental and psychosocial well-being, outline what we conclusively know, what is still not known, and where the research evidence is emerging in relation to the effects of regular cannabis use on the developing brain. The 70-minute video addresses the following questions: • How prevalent is youth cannabis use in Canada? (6:37) • What motivates youth to use cannabis? (11:02) • How does cannabis affect brain development, behaviour and motivation? (16:45) • Is there a link between cannabis and mental illness? (24:07) • Is cannabis addictive? (39:20) • What interventions are available for teens with problematic cannabis use? (46:35) • What are the core principles of treatment for teens who are addicted to cannabis? (1:01:27) • What are the key messages about the effects of cannabis use on youth? (1:05:00) http://www.ccsa.ca