| Est. Time: | 60 minutes |
| Curriculum Year: | 2025-26 |
| Presented By: | Matthew Hill, PhD |
| Reviewed: | March 24, 2026 |
While cannabis use during adolescence has the potential to influence neurodevelopment, the literature is not consistent on these outcomes. As such, approaching the discussion of cannabis use with teens should focus on promoting delay to onset as long as possible with an emphasis on the risks associated with the development of cannabis use disorder and problematic cannabis use as opposed to neurotoxic effects on the brain.
Course Objectives
This course will equip participants to:
- Explain how cannabis acts on the endocannabinoid system and how the endocannabinoid system is involved in neurodevelopmental processes.
- Describe the current state of knowledge regarding the impacts of adolescent cannabis use in humans on brain development and neuropsychological function
- Explain how preclinical literature using animal models informs the influence of cannabis in humans and describe what we know about the neurodevelopmental impacts of cannabis exposure during adolescence.
This course was created in accordance with the Canadian National Standard for Support of Accredited CPD Activities.
This course contains:
- a PDF with images of the video slides so you may take notes along the way
- presentation videos
- a PDF handout of references
- a PDF handout with discussion questions
- a certificate of completion - available in your My Account area.
Disclosures:
- Financial affiliations of presenter: None
- Potential for conflict(s) of interest: The presenter has not received payment or funding from any organizations supporting this program AND/OR organization whose product(s) are being discussed in this program.
