by jpenner | Feb 26, 2020 | Cannabis
Like alcohol, using cannabis inhibits your ability to drive safely. Even at low doses, using cannabis impairs a number of cognitive functions that affect your ability to operate a motorized vehicle or heavy machinery safely. In particular, cannabis affects perception,...
by jpenner | Feb 26, 2020 | Cannabis
Cannabis use during pregnancy may affect pre-natal growth and development. Though more research in this area is needed, cannabis use during pregnancy and breastfeeding may be associated with increased risk of the following outcomes: Low birth weight Pre-term labour...
by jpenner | Feb 26, 2020 | Cannabis
Young people are particularly vulnerable to risks associated with cannabis use because brain development isn’t complete until people reach their mid-20s. Research in this area is ongoing, but it is generally accepted that adolescents who begin using cannabis before...
by jpenner | Feb 26, 2020 | Cannabis
Like alcohol and tobacco, cannabis use has health risks. These risks increase based on how long and how often you use cannabis, the potency of the product, your method of consumption (e.g., smoke, vape, eat), your family history and your age. Some people are more...
by jpenner | Feb 26, 2020 | Cannabis
Around 1 in 10 people who use cannabis will develop an addiction to it. This rate rises to 1 in 6 for people who start using cannabis in their teens.1 Regular use can lead to psychological dependence, including a preoccupation with using cannabis, and feelings of...
by jpenner | Feb 26, 2020 | Cannabis
People can experience cannabis differently due to a range of factors. Some people may feel happy or relaxed after using cannabis, while others may feel anxious, tense, fearful, and confused. Some factors that may influence how you experience cannabis include: how much...
