Cannabis misinformation has been a main hurdle to clear since the drug’s existence became known. Now, a university in Canada is seeking to offer a little eduction to younger people, those who may be at risk for cannabis misuse.
According to The Toronto Star, researchers found there were few options for young people who wanted to learn more about cannabis and that they didn’t trust public education efforts.
“Weed Out Misinformation” encourages honest conversations that prioritize science, removing the stigma attached to the drug. The initiative is geared at consumers between the ages of 18 to 30 years old.
“From our initial research, we found that young people are feeling stigmatized, and they wanted access to reliable sources of information about cannabis,” said Daniel Bear, the study’s lead researcher and a professor in Humber’s faculty of social and community services.
“For too long,
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