harm reduction

In Ontario, as of October 17, 2018, cannabis was made legal for adults over the age of 19. For anyone under the age of 19, possessing, purchasing, and using cannabis is still illegal.

Cannabis is known by many names including marijuana, weed, pot, hash—and others. Cannabis is a plant with very recognizable leaves, which can be used to create a substance used as a drug.

If you’re looking for material to assist with lesson plans, the following sites are recommended:

Kids Health in the Classroom

If you’re looking for more information on tobacco, the following sites are recommended:

Ontario Lung Association – Smoking Facts

The use of tobacco products falls under the Smoke Free Ontario Act, 2017.

As a substance, tobacco is a product that comes from the tobacco plant. There are more than 70 species of tobacco plants, most commercial use is from N. tabacum.

There are numerous health effects which can be experienced by tobacco users. Whether products are smoked, vaped, or chewed, the use of tobacco products can result in short and long term health effects.

There are many reasons youth may start using tobacco products (and other substances).

Recently the prevalence of students using tobacco products has been declining. Unfortunately, the introduction of e-cigarettes has seen a rise in use of these products.

Tobacco is legal for anyone over the age of 19 in Ontario. Those under 19 years of age are not able to buy tobacco products legally. It is illegal to supply or sell tobacco products to anyone under age.