Resources
Research and reference material
The Effects of Cannabis Use during Adolescence
According to the Canadian Center on Substance Abuse, several key neurodevelopmental phases must occur during adolescents before the brain is fully prepared to deal with the challenges of adulthood. Therefore the early onset of cannabis and alcohol can have lasting impacts on executive functioning, decision making, motivation and risk-taking behaviour.
Testing risk and protective factor assumptions in the Icelandic model of adolescent substance use prevention
Alfgeir L Kristjansson, Christa L Lilly, Ingibjorg E Thorisdottir, John P Allegrante, Michael J Mann, Jon Sigfusson, Humberto E Soriano, Inga Dora Sigfusdottir
The Chief Public Health Officer’s Report on the State of Public Health in Canada 2018: Preventing Problematic Substance Use in Youth
A snapshot of the health of Canadians and a spotlight on the prevention of problematic substance use among youth.
Strategies for Parents to Prevent Underage Drinking
From the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit.