MJ-101: time for ‘higher’ knowledge about cannabis

What is ideal an age for cannabis literacy to start and when should it stop, if ever? Start young and don’t stop. Many youth may face challenges with employment screening, insurance and professional regulatory bodies e.g. Armed Forces, police, public transport drivers, health and construction, to mention a few. What does a positive cannabis test mean, without a criminal record?

Frequent or daily use of cannabis from a young age is strongly discouraged below 21 years, particularly if there is a history of psychosis if the THC content is greater than your age, you’re taking greater risk with your mental health, writes Dr. Oyedeji (Deji) Ayonrinde.The Hill Times file photograph

Opinion

BY OYEDEJI AYONRINDE

January 22, 2018

KINGSTON, ONT.—While many psychoactive substances like caffeine, cocaine, tobacco and heroin have plant origins, none has proven a contemporary social phenomenon as marijuana—a plant with both medicinal and recreational potential. Very few companies or indeed countries can b...

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