Alberta to explore impacts of cannabis on youth

Alberta’s government says it is working with drug policy experts, doctors, and professors to examine the impacts of cannabis on youth 25 and under with the data that’s become available since its legalization.

The Government of Alberta says it will provide a one-time grant of $280,000 to conduct a review of the available data and evidence on cannabis’s impact on youth. According to provincial officials, evidence collected could inform future policy changes in Alberta and recommend policy changes to ensure children and youth are protected from the harms of cannabis.

“We owe it to young Albertans and their families to make sure we fully understand the effects of legal cannabis. We’re proud to bring together this group of respected health experts to provide insight and advice as we continue to navigate this evolving area of health care,” says Dan Williams, Minister of Alberta Mental Health and Addiction.

The investigation is expected to be completed by summer this year.