Cannabis

Understanding Substance Use

Health is a state of total well-being—physical, mental and social—helping us both survive and thrive in our everyday lives.

Learn About Cannabis (marijuana)

Cannabis is the scientific name for the hemp plant. Its leaves and flowers—often called marijuana—contain a psychoactive (mind altering) resin that can affect how we feel, think and act. It comes in various forms, including dried leaves and flowers or ‘buds’ (marijuana), pressed resin from flowers and leaves (hashish or hash), and concentrated resin extracted with a solvent (hash oil).

I've heard that cannabis is worse for you than originally thought. What is the latest information on this?

Author: Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research

Using cannabis, for example, smoking, vaping, or edibles, has potential benefits and harms. Research is ongoing.

Cannabis Legalization

A guide for workplaces

Author: Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research

Cannabis is now legal without prescription for adults in Canada. As a result, workplaces face some new challenges. But new opportunities emerge as well. This guide provides employers and employees with a framework to:

Cannabis Legalization

Change & opportunity for schools

Author: Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research

Cannabis is now legal for adults in Canada. As a result, schools will face some new challenges. But new opportunities will emerge as well.

This guide provides schools with a framework to:

Cannabis Legalization

A guide for licensed private retail outlets

Author: Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research

Cannabis Legalization

Opportunities for healthier communities

Author: Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research

Cannabis is now legal without prescription for adults in Canada. As a result, communities will face new challenges. But new opportunities will emerge as well.