June Update – HUB Community Learning

“The Government of Canada is proud to support the

Weed Out the Risk program, which will help to educate youth

about the risks of driving under the influence of cannabis.”

– The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health

Hub Monthly Spotlight

Alexis has worked on the Weed Out the Risk program since 2014.

Alexis Vegh

Weed Out The Risk

Alexis is known for her knack for connecting with youth and presenting from a harm

reduction, non-judgemental approach, leading to exceptional feedback from both professionals and youth about her ability to discuss emerging cannabis issues with young people.

Upcoming Training

Webinar: Cannabis 101

Featuring internal expert Alexis Vegh, this session will give an overview of cannabis as a substance, review research relating to youth perceptions about / usage of cannabis across Canada, and share best practices around conversing with youth about cannabis in the new, regulated landscape. Register »

Live Training: HUB Orientation

New to HUB or need a boost? Join us in person for a full-day orientation to the HUB platform. RSVP Here »

HUB News

Weed Out The Risk: Now National

HUB is thrilled to share that our Weed Out The Risk Module now has national coverage, coast-to-coast. Now that cannabis is legal in Canada, Weed Out The Risk is a relevant, harm reduction program that educates youth on the risks associated with driving high or being a passenger in a high driver’s vehicle. WOTR is in collaboration with many valuable partners, including MADD Canada, CAMH, YMCA, Health Canada – Substance Use and Addiction Programs and more.

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Weed Out The Risk / Pot Au volant: C’pas trippant

Weed Out The Risk / Pot Au volant: C’pas trippant is now available in English and French languages! Both English and French versions have been updated since legalization on October 18, 2018 to ensure program relevance, statistics and evidence is up to date.

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Coming Soon: New Gender Equality Programming

We’re excited to soon release a six-module Young Women’s Resilience and Self Awareness Program: Moving Toward Your Best Self. Designed for marginalized women between the ages of 14-18, this program covers a wide range of topics: emotions, self-esteem, healthy relationships, sexual health, nutrition, social media, and leadership. The curriculum has been completed. Learn more about the research here.

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Helpful Resources

Is Cannabis safe to use? Facts for youth. Get key messages and information about the risks and health effects of cannabis use for youth aged 13–17. Read more »

Cannabis Talk Kit. Learn how to navigate through the new cannabis landscape and how to have an open dialogue with pre-teens and teens. Get the Kit »

Talking Pot with Youth This guide helps those who work with young people to have the right kind of conversations with them about cannabis: conversations that are safe, unbiased, informed and non-judgmental. Download Guide »

Marijuana: What’s Fact vs. Fiction. This infographic can help youth understand the difference between rumours and evidence about cannabis. See Infographic »

Harm reduction: An approach to reducing risky health behaviours in adolescents. The concept of harm reduction, when applied to substance abuse, accepts that a continuing level of drug use in society is inevitable, and defines objectives as reducing adverse consequences. Read more »