Journal article
Cannabis and Canada’s children and youth
Abstract
Cannabis is the most common illicit drug used worldwide and it is used frequently by Canadian teenagers. Cannabis use during adolescence can cause functional and structural changes to the developing brain, leading to damage. Marijuana use in this age group is strongly linked to: cannabis dependence and other substance use disorders; the initiation and maintenance of tobacco smoking; an increased presence of mental illness, including depression, …
Authors
Grant CN; Bélanger RE; Society CP; Committee AH
Journal
Paediatrics & Child Health, Vol. 22, No. 2, pp. 98–102
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
May 1, 2017
DOI
10.1093/pch/pxx017
ISSN
1205-7088