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Caution against Overconsumption Risks with Edible Cannabis Products
Ottawa, February 25, 2019 — In a brief submitted to Health Canada’s consultation on Strict regulation of edible cannabis, extracts and topicals, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) cautions that edible cannabis products present the risk of overconsumption or accidental consumption.
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More than 60% of Canadians say they will not consume cannabis once it becomes legal, a new Nanos poll reveals
Ottawa, October 16, 2018 — Even though close to 6 in 10 Canadians report they have tried it, the majority of Canadians have no interest in consuming cannabis-based products once they become legal in 24 hours, according to a new public opinion survey.
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New Communications Guide Provides the Tools to Talk Effectively to Youth about Cannabis
Ottawa, September 27, 2018 — Earlier today, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) released Talking Pot with Youth: A Cannabis Communications Guide for Youth Allies. The guide provides parents, teachers, coaches and other youth allies the information and tools to have an unbiased, informed and non-judgmental discussion with young people about cannabis.
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With Legalization Imminent, CCSA Releases Report on Cannabis Use during Pregnancy
Cites potential effects lasting into adolescence and young adulthood
Ottawa, August 30, 2018 — With cannabis legalization less than 50 days away, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) has released the latest version of Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis: Maternal Cannabis Use during Pregnancy.
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CCSA CEO Rita Notarandrea Pens Guest Editorial on Cannabis Legalization for New Zealand Periodical
Ottawa, August 13, 2018 — Cannabis legalization in Canada is less than 75 days away. What can we expect when this happens? CCSA CEO Rita Notarandrea recently wrote an article about What to expect when Canada legalises for the New Zealand Drug Foundation periodical, Matters of Substance.
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Presentation to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Study of Bill C-45, Canadian Cannabis Act
Published: 2018
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