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The impact of Cannabis use on adolescent development (Risks (Rise in…
The impact of Cannabis use on adolescent development
Key Actors
Parents
increase in unintended ingestion of cannabis products in children (ages < 9)
cannabis edible in brownies and cookies, look appealing to children
Physicians
Pediatricians
remain uncomfortable authorizing medical marijuana due to a lack of evidence-based literature and lack of education surrounding marijuana
Pediatric nurses
Psychiatrists
Children
Adolescents
normalization of marijuana
decreased risk assessment
decriminalization
less risk associated with use
Government Officials
Ministry of Health
Prime Minister
Counsellors
Teachers
Benefits
Therapeutic
assist in Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity disorder
anxiety
depression
autism
anorexia
chronic pain
post-chemotherapy nausea and vomiting
Societal benefits
stringent regulation
safer use of marijuana
efficient use of law enforcement resources
decline in the prevalence of use among adolescents
decline in the use of heroin and cocaine
Risks
unintended ingestion of marijuana products
Increased visits to pediatric emergency department
drowsiness
ataxia
hypothermia
hypotonia
relationship between marijuana and opioid use
Marijuana is a gateway drug
Dependence/Addiction
Rise in mental health disorders
psychosis
schizophrenia
acute paranoia
increase in suicide attempts
Health issues
Pulmonary disorders
cognitive impairment
attention and concentration
planning and decision-making
working memory
slower response time in tasks of simple reaction time
impairment in motor control
Poor social outcomes
unemployment
lower income
lower levels of life and relationship satisfaction
Adolescent brain development
prefrontal cortex area does not fully develop until Mid-20s
controls judgment and decision-making
myelination and synaptic pruning
refining gray matter through the elimination of neural connection
substance use affects the ability of brain to make efficient neural connections
Programs and Services for Resolution
Education and Prevention
Pediatricians education to parents and children about the impact of marijuana use at a young age
honest discussion with parents and children about whether they have used cannabis in the past
Research
more research to be conducted on the therapeutic benefits of cannabis use
develop stringent regulations to protect children and adolescents
reducing the likelihood of children accidentally ingesting marijuana
regulate the appearance, packaging, and labeling of products likely to be appealing to youth
use child-resistant packaging (eg blister packs and opaque, sealed bottles) and clear labeling for all marijuana-infused edibles
