A new webinar, presented by Tara Elton-Marshall, shared information on the prevalence of cannabis use among Ontario and Canadian youth, focusing on pre/post legalization changes. 

You can watch the recording here: http://cannabisknowledgehub.ca...ng-legalization.html

I was surprised to see the change in how many youth use edibles.Did anyone else find the information presented surprising?

A new research snapshot summarizes the wide range of mood effects cannabis can have in young adults, some of which can persist up to 24 hours after they used it. 

This evidence brief provides a review of recent research related to virtual mental health and addiction care for older adults. It explores the effects of different virtual technologies, barriers and enablers to use and how interventions were adapted for older adults.

What you need to know:

Evidence is limited about the cancer risk of cannabis and cannabinoids.

At the same time, there are questions about whether cannabis or cannabinoids might be used in certain situations to address cancer symptoms.

This Guideline from Cancer Care Ontario summarizes what is currently known about cannabis and cancer. A patient-directed information sheet is also linked.

Cigarette smokers are more likely to use cannabis than are non-smokers.

Learn more about current research on cannabis and tobacco use in our new Research Snapshot, which looks at the question, "Does cannabis use affect success in quitting smoking?"

The Cannabis Knowledge Exchange Hub team is busy producing research snapshots featuring the newest evidence on non-medical cannabis use.

Research snapshots are short, plain-language summaries of recent peer-reviewed research articles. They make it easy to understand and use the most current evidence.

We recently released a snapshot answering the question, "Does cannabis use lead to more severe alcohol consequences for young adults?"

Research has shown that a type of antidepressants, called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), can help reduce the symptoms of depression in young people. This handout explains, in simple language, what SSRIs are, when youth might see the benefits and what side effects, if any, can occur. It also provides tips on how to take the medication. This resource is meant for youth. It can also be used by health care providers, pharmacists or other supports in young people’s lives to help explain SSRIs to youth.

Colleges and universities around the world have taken drastic measures to protect students and staff members from the COVID-19 pandemic, including closing and moving courses online. As of March 25, 2020, post-secondary schools in 150 countries had closed due to COVID-19, impacting over 80% of the world’s student population.

This resource aims to support the mental health of service providers working with older adults. Working with older adults in the middle of a pandemic makes service providers particularly vulnerable to burnout and compassion fatigue. This resource looks at:

The global enforcement of social distancing measures that began earlier this year has eliminated many common sources of entertainment. How then have individuals been keeping themselves engaged during this time? This article outlines the increased participation in online gaming and gambling, how these opportunities have changed as a result of COVID-19 and how these activities have specifically impacted youth. The article also explores strategies to stay safe during this time.