Vaping and Marijuana Use Among Canadian Teens

Difficulties with thinking and solving problems, difficulties with learning and remembering, difficulties with paying attention, difficulties in school and with their social life, permanent effects on the developing brain with regular or heavy use, potential difficulties with mental health such as increased cases of social anxiety and depression, temporary hallucinations and paranoia, and a stronger chance of developing schizophrenia for people who use marijuana from an earlier age and more frequently.

The potential consequences of marijuana use disorder may include choosing marijuana use over education, having a strained relationship with friends and family, and driving under the influence of other drugs.

Marijuana use disorder is a condition where an individual develops an addiction to marijuana. Symptoms may include choosing marijuana use over important activities like going to school, having trouble maintaining meaningful relationships with friends and family, and driving while under the influence of other drugs.

<p>Difficulties with thinking and solving problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>19</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The legal age for purchasing vaping and marijuana related products in Canada is under 18, or 19 in some provinces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Studies have shown that marijuana use can negatively affect the part of a teenager's brain that is responsible for decision making, concentration, risk taking, and impulse control. This part of the brain normally does not fully develop until around age 25, so teenagers may struggle with fighting off the addictive nature of marijuana.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>For creating products with kid-friendly flavors</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Marketing companies have been criticized for creating products that have tasty kid-friendly flavours and suggesting that vaping can improve your social life and is for people looking for an adventure. This can make teens perceive vaping as safe and appealing, leading them to try it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Studies have shown that marijuana can affect the part of a teenager's brain responsible for decision making, concentration, risk taking, and impulse control. This part of the brain does not fully develop until around age 25, making it harder for teenagers to resist the addictive nature of marijuana.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is important to buy vaping and marijuana related products from a reputable source because many products sold on the street may not be what they appear to be and can be dangerous.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are safer</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The short-term effects of vaping on teenagers may include coughing, wheezing, and worsening of asthmatic symptoms. Vaping also poses a risk of lung damage and lung disease due to the inhalation of harmful chemicals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No, medical professionals do not consider vaping, using e-cigarettes and using marijuana safe for youth, young adults and pregnant women. While vaping may be less harmful than smoking cigarettes for adults, it is still not safe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Responsible use of vaping and marijuana should be left to adults, as using these products can do irreversible damage to a teenager's body, brain and life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some short-term effects of vaping include coughing, wheezing, and worsening of asthmatic symptoms. Because vaping involves inhaling a number of harmful chemicals, there is a risk of lung damage and lung disease. So far, there is not enough research to fully understand the long-term effects of vaping.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>No, it is not safe for youth, young adults, and pregnant women</p> Signup and view all the answers