/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - CCSA to Launch Next Substance Abuse in Canada Report: The Effects of Cannabis Use during Adolescence/ Français
OTTAWA, June 11, 2015 /CNW/ - The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) will release the 2015 Substance Abuse in Canada report, The Effects of Cannabis Use during Adolescence, at a national news conference and webcast.
What: |
National report release via news conference and live webcast |
When: |
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 |
10:00 a.m. (EDT) |
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Where: |
Metro Toronto Convention Centre |
Room 204, North Building |
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255 Front Street West |
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Toronto, Ontario |
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Speakers: |
Dr. Franco Vaccarino, Chair, CCSA Scientific Advisory Council and President, University of Guelph |
Dr. Joy Johnson, Vice-President of Research, Simon Fraser University |
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Dr. Sharon Cirone, Chair of the Addiction Medicine Program Committee, College of Family Physicians of Canada |
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Moderator: |
Rita Notarandrea, Chief Executive Officer (interim), CCSA |
The Issue
Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug among Canadian youth, at a time when their brains are undergoing rapid and extensive development. These changes set the stage for later-life success, but early and regular use can have negative effects and can lead to future issues with mental health, brain function and addiction.
The Effects of Cannabis Use during Adolescence will increase the understanding of the effects of early and regular use of cannabis by adolescents and give teachers, healthcare providers and policy makers the opportunity to use the evidence in the report to help develop and employ more effective drug use prevention, intervention and treatment programs for youth.
Media on Site
Please present yourself at the registration desk in front of Room 204, North Building.
Webcast Viewing Registration
To view the live webcast, media must register using this link.
Advance registration is recommended.
SOURCE Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
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