The Globe and Mail reports in its Wednesday edition that as Canada moves toward the legalization of cannabis for adult recreational use, polling shows that more Canadians support the legalization than oppose it. Guest columnists Ray Gracewood and Tony Coulson write that in advance of legalization, they asked Canadian parents how they feel about this policy change. Six in 10 parents report feeling concerned. The three specific worries most often cited are fear that legalization will make it easy for kids to access cannabis at a young age, concerns about the impact of use on young peoples' health and development, and concerns about legalization leading to addiction and drug abuse.
In view of these worries, it makes sense that Canadian parents feel it is important to have information on a range of topics related to cannabis and young people, including research on whether cannabis use is a gateway to "harder" drugs. They also want to know more about the comparative effects of different forms of cannabis (for example, edibles compared with combusted product), as well as research on the likelihood of cannabis use leading to tobacco smoking.
Parents prioritize teaching about the importance of not driving under the influence.
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