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Designed specifically for adults involved in youths’ lives, “Talking With Youth About Cannabis” offers tips to help guide discussions with youth about cannabis use, while sharing resources available for support and further education. 

You are invited to register for YCAP’s free upcoming provincial virtual webinar. 

Talking With Youth About Cannabis  

May 11th 6:00 – 7:15PM MST  

To register click here! 

Research suggests that lecturing and the use of scare tactics are less effective at preventing youth from using substances and instead increase the stigma surrounding the conversation about substance use. Instead, this presentation will provide participants with ideas on how to frame more open, youth-friendly, and honest conversations with youth, focusing on positive development, wellness, and safety.  

Join us as we explore:  

• Reasons why we should speak with youth about cannabis  
• Risk and protective factors associated with cannabis use  
• Self-assessing one’s own perspective about cannabis and how that makes a difference when speaking with youth  
• Awareness of what goals we hope to achieve when speaking with youth about cannabis  
• The importance of appropriate, youth-friendly language, including terms to use and terms to avoid  
• Evidence-based information regarding youth and cannabis use to help inform discussions  
• Strategies for creating a safe and receptive environment  
• Common responses and points youth often contribute when discussing cannabis or when youth try to avoid these discussions, as well as constructive ways to respond to these points  
• Where to find additional resources, support, and information regarding cannabis use, as well as services provided across Canada for youth regarding substance use and wellness