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THE SPECIAL EDITION
REZOUND
COMMUNITY CANNABIS CONFERENCE
& DISCUSSION FORUM
Dr. Lionel Marks de Chabris presents on medicinal use versus recreational use of Cannabis at WRFN’s Cannabis Conference and Community Discussion Forum on October 13, 2018.
Both days of the WRFN community Cannabis Con- regarding alcohol and tobacco use. Medical cannabis
ference began with deep prayers offered by Gloria Lori Lafontaine, a First Nation member working for use will remain the same (from the 116 licensed by HC)
Oshkawabisens McGregor, community member and Health Canada provided an overview of the Canada and those that are unlicensed fall at risk of arrest and
elder for the conference. With this spiritual ground- Cannabis Act. She gave an overview of how the Act will prosecution under the Controlled Drugs and Substanc-
ing, WRFN community members began an entire day- ensure that access to cannabis by youth will be con- es Act. Law enforcement personnel will continue to
long of learning from various presenters that spanned trolled, how there will be oversight and inspections of respect the decisions of First Nations jurisdiction over
seven hours on the first day and six hours of sharing supply by the federal government and that there will their own territory and will act accordingly.
on the second and final day (October 13th and 14th, be strict regulation of the supply chain. Interestingly,
2018). she advised that there are now 129 licenced producers Also presenting about indigenous and health perspec-
in Canada and only a few are First Nations owners. tives was Karrie-Ann Jones from Public Health Sudbury
This learning journey was transformational and show- District, Kayla Hill, Tyendinaga, and Leslie McGregor,
cased Whitefish River’s ability to collectively find the Ashley Collins with the Ministry of Attorney General Whitefish River First Nation Health. Fittingly, Leslie
answers, which is precisely what Chief Shining Turtle enlightened WRFN members on the Provincial Can- shared important reminders about our original instruc-
relayed as his hope at the start of the conference. nabis Act. She explained that sales are prohibited tions as Anishnabe people and our sacred responsibili-
to anyone under 19 and furthermore that youth are ty to our ancestors and those yet unborn.
Hands-down, the best presentation reported by par- prohibited from possessing, consuming or cultivating
ticipants was by Dr. Lionel Marks de Chabris (“Dr. Li- cannabis. Legally licensed storefronts will not be avail- This message reverberated throughout the conference
onel”). Dr. Lionel shared the story of cannabis versus able in Ontario until after April 1, 2019 and in relation weekend as we were taken on a journey and reminded
marijuana and described its history as well as why it to First Nation matters, there are specific provisions to that WRFN is a strong, vibrant community with many
had been banished by the medical community for the allow a First Nation to opt out of online sales (prohibit gifted people who were proud of their homeland and
past century. He described the difference between THC delivery) or retail storefronts. territory. This was heard loud in clear in a community
and CBD and explained how these two compounds are values exercise, seven generations declaration by the
equally important and appear in different proportions Whitefish River’s own Rod Nahwegahbow, UCCMM Po- elders and conveyed again through Gloria , and with
depending on the medicine and noted that instead of lice and his colleague, Jerry Filipov from the OPP pre- the sound of the Bitaabanis Drum.
having the stance “Just say no” he suggests we change sented a rich discussion on the Cannabis law. In partic-
this to “Just say know.” ular, Ontario’s focus will be building upon existing laws
“A Place of Visions and Dreams”
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Evaluations: 1) Elders, 2) Children and Youth and 3) Parents
Though formal evaluations not yet formally ana- • Participants felt strongly about bringing Dr. Lio-
lyzed, there are some preliminary findings follow- nel back for all community to learn from his pre-
ing a cursory review: sentation
• Information Point Person on Cannabis (this could
• 85% of delegates substantially increased their be Health Promotion or Cannabis Consultation Co-
knowledge about Cannabis as a result of the con- ordinator, etc)
OUTCOME ference. • Need information in community newsletter
• Use all mechanisms to reach community people
Whitefish River First Nation • 90% of delegates felt that the hotel provided • Information about funding proposals- WRFN can
good comfort, set-up, meals and staff service. access- WRFN does have a proposal in to Health
Cannabis Conference &
Canada under this stream of funding
Community Discussion Forum • 80% of delegates felt that the conference objec- • Future sessions to include information about so-
Manitoulin Hotel and Conference Centre tives were met: public education, providing initial cial effects, public safety, jurisdictional, law, eco-
October 13 & 14, 2018 intro to cannabis law, and a chance to network/ nomic, ongoing health effects/addictions, and Tra-
exchange ideas. ditional knowledge. Want relevant guest speakers
Background like Dispensary spokesperson (Stevenson), Youth-
• General feelings that more information needed, Recovering addict, target youth in new way. Tra-
Whitefish River First Nation Chief and Council more presentations, in community, reach out in ditional knowledge and dissemination is very im-
(WRFN) placed a moratorium on cannabis sales person, continue with social media, newsletter, portant and imperative!
on August 26, 2018 vis a vis BCR #3724. This was etc. for communication. • Send out cannabis information to parents- blitz
followed up by a communique from Chief Franklin by October 17th.
Paibomsai stating the rationale for the moratori- • Policies on multiple levels- need presentations
um and “our next steps” which outlined Whitefish Outcome of the Conference- Community Input: in all areas so that all community members can be
River’s commitment to community engagement. Upon completion of the educational presentations informed prior to developing policies, laws, regu-
This community engagement, included a) provid- on the first day, the group broke out into three dis- lations.
ing information to community, b) hold a gathering tinct community groups: 1) Community, 2) Par-
for community, and c) gather input from commu- ents/Youth and 3) Elders. These were facilitated 2. Task Force Formation
nity on cannabis. by different facilitators and transcribers.
• Purpose of Task Force: 1) To guide future ed-
Beginning on September 19, 2018, Band Admin- At the culmination of the conference, a “Next ucation awareness sessions for WRFN communi-
istration began working with a consultant and Steps” forum with everyone in the room was held ty, 2) To gather community input and prioritize
a small task force on coordination of a Cannabis and moderated by Mariette McGregor Sutherland. community issues and make recommendations
Conference and Discussion Forum, as per the di- to Council, 3) Make a workplan and 4) Respond to
rection of Council. Therefore, work began immedi- In simple terms, here are the three (3) outcome: recommendations and lead development of Bylaw
ately to identify facilitators, plan venue, MC, Mod- and Regulations
erator, agenda etc.
Results 1. Education Component 3. By-Law /Regulations
Promotion: • Three pronged-educational approach for:
• Publicized widely
through Facebook, Web-
site, Mail-outs, Post-
ers, Constant Contact,
Eventbrite, and word
of mouth. Additionally,
posters for the Friday
night kick-off event were
delivered door-to-door
on Thursday evening (to
as much households as
possible)
Attendance:
Attendance at the event
was as follows:
• 60 attendees on Friday,
October 12, 2018- Din-
ner
• 41 attendees on Satur-
day, October 13, 2018
(not including present-
ers, MC, conference
staff)
• 37 attendees on Sun-
day, October 14, 2018
(not including present-
ers, MC, Conference
staff)
Band Manager, Art Jacko facilitates the Elders Discussion Group.
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The Legalization and Regulation of Cannabis
On October 17, 2018, the Cannabis of tobacco and alcohol in Ontario. “excise stamp” on the package. The
Act came into force. stamp has security features to pre-
Adults who are 19 years or older are vent forgery, just like passports and
It puts in place a new, strict frame- able to: banknotes.
work for controlling the production,
distribution, sale and possession of • possess up to 30 grams of legal Each province and territory has a dif-
cannabis in Canada. cannabis, dried or equivalent in non- ferent coloured excise stamp.
dried form in public
The Cannabis Act will: • share up to 30 grams with other Legal cannabis products will also car-
adults ry the standardized cannabis symbol
• prevent youth from accessing • purchase cannabis products from a and mandatory health warning mes-
cannabis provincial or territorial retailer sages to provide information on risks
• displace the illegal cannabis market • grow up to 4 plants per residence of use.
(not per person) for personal use
Protecting the health and safety of from licensed seeds or seedlings Initially, adults will be able to legally
youth is a top priority. Be aware that • Possession, production and distri- purchase fresh and dried cannabis,
the Cannabis Act establishes serious bution, and sale outside of what the cannabis oils and seeds or plants for
criminal penalties for those who sell law allows remain illegal and subject cultivation from authorized retailers.
or provide cannabis to youth. It also to criminal penalties, ranging from
establishes a new offence and strict ticketing up to a maximum penalty of Other products, such as edible prod-
penalties for those who use youth to 14 years imprisonment. ucts and concentrates, will be legal
commit a cannabis offence. for sale approximately one year after
Laws in your area the Cannabis Act has come into force
In addition, the Act also prohibits: and federal regulations for their pro-
Each province and territory also has duction have been developed and
• products that are appealing to youth its own rules for cannabis, including: brought into force.
• packaging or labelling cannabis in a
way that makes it appealing to youth • legal minimum age Travelling
selling cannabis through self-service • where adults can buy it
displays or vending machines • where adults can use it It’s illegal to take cannabis across the
• promoting cannabis that could en- • how much adults can possess Canadian border, whether you’re
tice young people to use cannabis, ex- coming into Canada, or leaving. This
cept in narrow circumstances where You must respect the laws of the prov- applies to all countries, whether can-
it will not be seen by a young person ince, territory or Indigenous commu- nabis is legal there or not.
nity you are in, whether you are a vis-
Adult Possession of Cannabis itor or live there. Consuming Cannabis
Store cannabis securely and away Municipalities may also pass bylaws Edibles and concentrates are not yet
from children and youth. to regulate the use of cannabis locally. legal for purchase in Canada.
The Cannabis Act protects public Review your provincial and territorial If you have any health issues or have
health and safety by: guidelines. Also check your munici- questions about the effects of canna-
pality’s website for local information. bis on your health you should speak
• setting rules for adults to access to your health care provider.
quality-controlled cannabis Identifying Legal
• creating a new, tightly regulated Cannabis Products If you use cannabis, learn how to use
supply chain it responsibly and reduce risks for
Legal cannabis products are only sold yourself and others. In general, start
In Ontario you will need to be 19 and through retailers authorized by your low and go slow.
older to buy, use, possess and grow provincial or territorial government.
recreational cannabis. This is the
same as the minimum age for the sale Legal cannabis products have an
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The Legalization and Regulation of Cannabis
• Start with small amounts Cannabis can be addictive. 1 Close to Access to Cannabis for
• Choose products with a low amount 1 in 3 people who use cannabis will Medical Purposes
of THC and an equal or higher amount develop a problem with their use.
of CBD Close to 1 in 10 people who use can- We are committed to keeping a dis-
• Avoid combining cannabis with al- nabis will develop an addiction to it. tinct system for giving patients rea-
cohol and/or other substances as this This statistic rises to about 1 in 6 for sonable access to cannabis for med-
increases impairment people who started using cannabis as ical purposes.
• Use cannabis in a safe and familiar a teenager. 2
environment and with people you Cannabis for medical purposes will
trust Cannabis addiction can cause serious continue to be legal if you are:
• Avoid smoking cannabis harm to your:
• Avoid frequent use • authorized by a health care provider
• Don’t drive or go to work impaired • health • registered with a licensed seller or
• social life with Health Canada
Cannabis Health Effects • school work
• work and financial future Drug-impaired Driving
Cannabis, like alcohol and tobacco,
poses a number of health risks. If you or someone you know is strug- Drug-impaired driving is illegal. Do
gling with a substance use disorder not drive high.
The brain does not stop developing with cannabis or other drugs, help is
until around age 25. The younger you available. Law enforcement is trained to detect
are when you begin cannabis use and drug-impaired driving.
the more often and the longer you Growing Cannabis
use it, the more likely that it will have Learn more about detecting drug-im-
a bigger impact on your brain. You may not sell the cannabis you paired driving under Cannabis impair-
grow at home to others. ment.
At any age, cannabis use affects the
way the brain functions. This includes At Home
impacts on: 1
National Academies of Scienc-
The Cannabis Act permits adults to es, Engineering, and Medicine.
• attention cultivate up to 4 cannabis plants per The health effects of cannabis and
• memory household (not per person). Provinc- cannabinoids: The current state of
• learning es and territories may apply added evidence and recommendations for
restrictions on personal cultivation. research. Washington, D.C.: National
You should not use cannabis if you are Academies.
pregnant or breastfeeding. It poses a There are recommended safety and
risk to the fetus or new born child. security measures for growing canna- 2
Volkow ND, Baler RD, Compton WM,
Heavy cannabis use has been linked bis plants. Weiss SR. Adverse health effects of
to lower birth weight. marijuana use. N Engl J Med 2014
Growing for Sale Jun 5;370(23):2219-27.
There may also be other health risks
associated with cannabis use during You need to be authorized by Health https://www.canada.ca/en/ser-
pregnancy and breastfeeding. Canada to be able to grow cannabis vices/health/campaigns/cannabis/
for sale. canadians.html#a2
Substance use Disorder
In some cases, you may also need a https://www.ontario.ca/page/can-
You should not use cannabis if you licence from the Canada Revenue nabis-legalization#section-8
have a predisposition to or family his- Agency to sell cannabis. Legal can-
tory of psychosis or problematic sub- nabis products must carry an excise
stance use. stamp.
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Where to use it?
The government has enacted the bis in: psychiatric or veterans’ facilities,
following rules for using cannabis, and residential hospices
both medical and recreational. • indoor common areas in con-
dos, apartment buildings and Publicly owned spaces
Where you can smoke and university/college residences
vape cannabis* • enclosed public places and en- You cannot smoke or vape can-
closed work places nabis in publicly-owned sport
• Private residences – this does • non-designated guest rooms in fields (not including golf courses),
not include residences that are hotels, motels and inns nearby spectator areas and public
also workplaces (e.g. long-term areas within 20m of these areas.
care and/or retirement homes) Schools and places where
• Many outdoor public places children gather. Vehicles and boats
(e.g. sidewalks, parks)
• Designated guest rooms in ho- You cannot smoke or vape canna- You cannot consume cannabis
tels, motels and inns bis: (smoking, vaping, eating) in a
• Residential vehicles and boats vehicle or boat that is being driv-
that meet certain criteria (e.g. • at school, on school grounds, en or is at risk of being put into
have permanent sleeping accom- and all public areas within 20m of motion.
modations and cooking facilities, these grounds
and are parked or anchored) • on children’s playgrounds and Other outdoor areas
• Scientific research and testing public areas within 20m of play-
facilities (if the cannabis use is grounds You cannot smoke or vape canna-
for scientific research and testing • in child care centres, or where bis:
purposes) an early years program is provided
• in places where home child care • in restaurants and on bar patios
Controlled areas in: is provided — even if children and public areas within 9m of a
• long-term care homes aren’t present patio
• certain retirement homes • on outdoor grounds of specified
• residential hospices Hospitals, hospices, care homes Ontario government office build-
• provincially-funded supportive and other facilities. ings
housing • in reserved seating areas at
• designated psychiatric facilities You cannot smoke or vape canna- outdoor sports and entertainment
or veterans’ facilities bis: locations
• on grounds of community recre-
*Additional restrictions on smok- • within 9m from the entrance or ational facilities, and public areas
ing and vaping may exist in mu- exit of hospitals (public/private), within 20m of those grounds
nicipal bylaws, lease agreements, psychiatric facilities, long-term • in sheltered outdoor areas with
and the policies of employers and care homes, independent health a roof and more than two walls
property owners. facilities which the public or employees
• on outdoor grounds of hospitals frequent, or are invited to (e.g. a
Where you Cannot Smoke or (public/private) and psychiatric bus shelter)
Vape Cannabis facilities
• in non-controlled areas in long- https://www.ontario.ca/page/
Indoors term care homes, certain retire- cannabis-legalization
ment homes, provincially-funded
You cannot smoke or vape canna- supportive housing, designated
The Rezound - Cannabis Edition Page 7
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Point of Sale:
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Page 8 The Rezound - Cannabis Edition The Community Input Session at the Cannabis Conference & Discussion Forum. Leslie McGregor facilitated the Parent/Youth Community Input Session.
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Cannabis Legalization Milestones
Ontario Ontario
The Ontario
introduces the introduces
Federal Legislature
Ontario Leads Cannabis, legislation to Ontario Retail
Cannabis passes the
Province Wide Smoke-free move forward Model to be
Legislation Smoke-free
Consultation Ontario and with private established by
Introduced Ontario and
Road Safety Law cannabis retail
Summer 2017 Road Safety APRIL 1, 2019
April 13, 2017 Amendment, stores
Law, December
November 1, September 27,
12, 2017
2017 2018
Thinking about using cannabis
before or during pregnancy?
Get the current facts about using cannabis for non-medical purposes during pregnancy
and the health effects it can cause a growing child. Talk with your health care provider about
information on cannabis for medical purposes.
About cannabis Until more is known about
Cannabis is also known as marijuana, weed and pot. It has the short and long-term
more than 700 chemical compounds. Hash and hash oil effects of cannabis, it
also come from the cannabis plant. is safest to avoid using
v Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the chemical cannabis when pregnant
compound that makes people feel high. and breastfeeding.
v THC content in cannabis has increased over the
past several years. Lisa Cywink & Elder Gloria Oshkabewisens attended
v Cannabidiol (CBD) is another chemical the Community Cannabis Conference.
compound known for its therapeutic use
for pain, inflammation and anxiety.
v CBD does not make you feel high.
v CBD products may contain THC.
Risks of using cannabis
Second-hand cannabis smoke can be harmful.
It is safest not to smoke or vapourize cannabis
at home or in a car.
Using cannabis daily, or almost daily, may have
effects that last for several weeks, years, or never
fully go away, even after stopping use. Some
people may have a higher risk of:
v Developing a mental health problem
v Having an existing mental health
problem worsen
v Having psychotic episodes
More research is needed to clearly
understand all the possible health effects
of cannabis use.
1
Rob McGregor presents community discussion.
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INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN A
CANNABIS TASK FORCE
now recruiting
THREE (3) WRFN COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Time-frame:
November 1, 2018 to May 1, 2019 (6 months)
Responsibilities:
1) Make a workplan
2)To guide future education awareness sessions for WRFN community
3) To gather community input and prioritize community issues and make
recommendations to Council
4) Respond to recommendations and lead development of Bylaw and
Regulations
Time commitment:
It is expected that the group will meet weekly and more frequent, as needed.
Resources:
Task force will have administrative personnel and a Chairperson
Applications:
Fill out a Committee application (WRFN Committee Application)
Deadline: Tuesday, October 26, 2018 at 12:00 pm
Contact: Art Jacko, Band Manager
ajacko@whitefishriver.ca
705-285-4335Page 14 The Rezound - Cannabis Edition
Cannabis Health Effects that is frequent and that continues over time is A systematic review of the respiratory effects
more likely to bring about harms. Some of those of inhalational marijuana. Respir Care 2016
The flowers and leaves of the cannabis plant are harms may never fully go away. Nov;61(11):1543-51.
used for their ability to cause effects on the mind.
Youth are especially vulnerable to the effects of
4
- Fischer B, Russell C, Sabioni P, van den Brink
It's important to keep in mind that cannabis use
cannabis, as research shows the brain is not fully W, Le Foll B, Hall W, Rehm J, Room R. Lower-risk
does have short and long-term health effects.
developed until around age 25. This is because cannabis use guidelines: A comprehensive update
THC, the substance which gives the “high” in can- of evidence and recommendations. Am J Public
What are the short-term Health 2017 Aug;107(8):1277.
effects of cannabis use? nabis, affects the same machinery in the brain
that directs brain development.6 The higher the
amount of THC in cannabis, the more likely one is
5
- Volkow ND, Baler RD, Compton WM, Weiss SR.
Every time cannabis is used it can: Adverse health effects of marijuana use. N Engl J
to be harmed by it.
Med 2014 Jun 5;370(23):2219-27.
• Impair your ability to drive safely or operate
equipment. Cannabis can slow reaction times, 6
- Chadwick B, Miller ML, Hurd YL. Cannabis use
lower your ability to pay attention, and harm What about using cannabis for
during adolescent development: Susceptibility
coordination. 1 Using cannabis and driving can medical purposes? to psychiatric illness. Front Psychiatry 2013 Oct
result in a car accident, serious injuries or death. 14;4:129.
While cannabis is used by some people for their
• Make it harder to learn and remember things. health problems, determining whether cannabis 7
- National Academies of Sciences, Engineering,
After using cannabis, you may have problems is appropriate to treat your symptoms is best and Medicine. The health effects of cannabis and
paying attention, remembering or learning done through a discussion with a health care cannabinoids: The current state of evidence and
things, and making decisions. 2 Using cannabis practitioner. recommendations for research. Washington, D.C.:
can reduce your ability to perform well on the National Academies Press; 2017.
job or at school. Health Canada has published information to help
Canadians and their physicians make informed 8
- Wettlaufer A, Florica RO, Asbridge M, Beirness
• Affect mood and feelings. Cannabis use can decisions about the benefits and risks of using D, Brubacher J, Callaghan R, Fischer B, Gmel G, Im-
cause anxiety or panic.2 cannabis for medical purposes. tiaz S, Mann RE, et al. Estimating the harms and
costs of cannabis-attributable collisions in the ca-
• Affect mental health. Cannabis can trigger What are the facts about nadian provinces. Drug Alcohol Depend 2017 Apr
a psychotic episode (not knowing what is real, cannabis addiction? 1;173:185-90.
experiencing paranoia, having disorganized
• Cannabis can be addictive.7
9
- Abbott Products Inc. Marinol product mono-
thoughts, and in some cases having hallucina-
• Frequent cannabis use that starts in adoles- graph. 2010.
tions).2
cence, increases the chance of addiction.5
• Close to 1 in 10 adults who have ever used can- https://www.canada.ca/en/services/health/
What are the long-term campaigns/cannabis/health-effects.html
nabis will develop an addiction to it. This statistic
effects of cannabis use? rises to about 1 in 6 for people who started using
cannabis as a teenager.5
Using cannabis regularly (daily or almost daily)
• Between 1 in 4 and 1 in 2 of those who smoke
and over a long time (several months or years)
cannabis daily will develop an addiction to it.5
can:
What are the facts about
• Hurt the lungs and make it harder to breathe.
Cannabis smoke contains many of the same cannabis impairment?
harmful substances as tobacco smoke. Like
• Driving while impaired by cannabis can result in
smoking cigarettes, smoking cannabis can dam-
injury or death.8
age your lungs.3
• Cannabis can impair the skills needed to drive
safely.1
• Affect mental health. Using cannabis regular-
• The risk of having a car accident is even greater
ly and continuously over time makes you more
when alcohol is added to the mix.4
likely to experience anxiety, depression, psycho-
• Using cannabis with other drugs such as certain
sis, and schizophrenia.4 Higher-strength cannabis
pain medications or sleeping pills further lowers
products (such as concentrates like “shatter”,
your ability to concentrate and react quickly to
wax, dabs) can worsen the mental health effects
emergencies.9
of cannabis use.4 Stopping or reducing cannabis
• Don’t drive high.
use can improve outcomes.
• How long the impairing effects of cannabis last
depends on how it was consumed (smoked, in-
• Make you physically dependent or addicted.
haled, ingested) and how much was taken, but
It is estimated that 1 out of 11 (or 9%) of those
effects can last at least six (6) hours or longer af-
who use cannabis in their lifetime will become
ter use.4
addicted to cannabis.5 This rate increases to 16%
for those who start using cannabis during ado-
lescence and up to 1 out of 2 people who smoke Conference Moderator and WRFN member
1
- Hartman RL, Huestis MA. Cannabis effects on
cannabis daily.5 Mariette McGregor Sutherland and Conference
driving skills. Clin Chem 2013 Mar;59(3):478-92.
MC Pat Madahbee at the Cannabis Conference
How can cannabis affect & Community Discussion forum, held October
2
- World Health Organization (WHO). The health
young people’s health? 13-14, 2018 at the Manitoulin Hotel & Conference
and social effects of nonmedical cannabis use.
Centre.
Cannabis use that begins early in adolescence, 3
- Martinasek MP, McGrogan JB, Maysonet A.The Rezound- Cannabis Edition Page 15
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