OPHA Fall Forum 2018

Indigenous communities across Ontario have varying perspectives on the potential opportunities and concerns presented by the legalization of cannabis. From employment and economic development opportunities, jurisdictional issues, use of cannabis as a medicine to its potential risks and harms. Hear from an Indigenous leader about what this new regime can mean for his and other Indigenous communities and how he and his colleagues have been preparing for this change.

Hear from experts on how a public health approach that prioritizes harm reduction, social justice, and lived experience can amplify the voices or understand the experiences of marginalized populations living at the intersection of social inequities, cannabis use, and mental health.

Tackle some popular myths and misconceptions and explore the facts around the health effects of cannabis. Learn about emerging health and safety topics such as: 

• Second and third-hand exposure 
• Addictiveness and allergies 
• Short and long-term effects (e.g. adverse effects, therapeutic use) and third-hand exposure