cannabis - THC and/or CBD

The Youth Cannabis Awareness Program (YCAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto will be hosting a free virtual webinar, "Cannafacts," on June 20th from 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT. Below is a description about the webinar.

As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, People Who Use Drugs (PWUD) continue to be at a greater risk for COVID-19 infection and complications. PWUD are more likely to get infected due to being in crowded environments, and facing barriers to accessing drug services, safe drug-using equipment, and vital medications. COVID-19 vaccines and boosters may therefore be an effective way to reduce potential harms of the virus among PWUD.

This is a support group for adult women who are in the process of reducing or quitting their alcohol, cannabis or other substance use.

The group would be ideal as a supplement to longer term individual therapy and members are ideally ready to commit to the group longer term after a trial month. Current members are intelligent, self-reflective, supportive,  and committed to the group.

The Youth Cannabis Awareness Program (YCAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto will be hosting a free virtual webinar, "Talking With Youth About Cannabis," on June 15th from 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT. Below is a description about the webinar.

Please join us for this live virtual panel discussion that highlights the expertise and lived experience of Amy Fraser and Riley Essam, two young people who have experienced the condition, along with expert advice from Dr. Al Rodgers.

Hargun Kaur, a Strategic Advisor of the Cannabis and Mental Health Project, will moderate the conversation.

Ask the Expert is a Facebook Livestream where we find reputable sources to provide evidence-based answers to your questions-  live!

The Youth Cannabis Awareness Program (YCAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto will be hosting a free virtual webinar, "Cannabis and the developing brain," on June 5th from 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST. Below is a description about the webinar.

The Youth Cannabis Awareness Program (YCAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto will be hosting a free virtual webinar, "Youth & Cannabis Use: A Canadian Landscape," on May 31st from 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST. Below is a description about the webinar.

The Youth Cannabis Awareness Program (YCAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto will be hosting a free virtual webinar, "Let's Talk About Cannabis," on May 23rd from 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST. Below is a description about the webinar.

The Youth Cannabis Awareness Program (YCAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto will be hosting a free virtual webinar, "Canna-facts," on May 16th from 11am - 12pm EST. Below is a description about the webinar.

The Youth Cannabis Awareness Program (YCAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto will be hosting a free virtual webinar, "Cannabis and the Developing Brain," on May 9th from 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST. Below is a description about the webinar.

The Youth Cannabis Awareness Program (YCAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto will be hosting a free virtual webinar, "Talking With Youth About Cannabis," on May 1st from 3:30pm - 5:00pm AST. Below is a description about the webinar.

The Youth Cannabis Awareness Program (YCAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto will be hosting a free virtual webinar, "Canna-facts," on April 26th from 1:00pm EST - 2:00pm EST. Below is a description about the webinar.

The Youth Cannabis Awareness Program (YCAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto will be hosting a series of webinars throughout 2023-2023. If you are interested in registering for any of the webinars, you can click on the document attached to see a list of webinars that will be offered, along with their dates, times, and registration links!

Researchers have found that cannabis affects driving by increasing weaving and reaction time. People of all ages can be affected. These studies included healthy participants with intact cognitive functioning.

View or download Infographic: EENet | Infographic: Cannabis and driving - Know your risk (camh.ca)

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is offering a FREE e-learning course about youth and cannabis use in Canada.

This self-guided module explores findings from Canadian national surveys to illustrate the landscape of recreational cannabis use in Canada particularly as it relates to youth. It will address frequently asked questions such as:

YouthREX and partners – the Ontario Native Education Counselling Association (ONECA), Provincial Youth Outreach Worker Program at Strides Toronto, and YMCA Youth Cannabis Awareness Program – invite you to a two-part community

CoPAS Day 2023:
Collaborative Specialization in Addiction Studies presents: Opportunities for working with government

Join us for presentations from Drs. George Mammen and Katarina Kolar from the Controlled Substances and Cannabis Branch at Health Canada. The winners of the Oriana Josseau Kalant Award will also present. 

To register for this webinar on March 30th at 1:00 - 2:30PM EST, please click here.