Cannabis Toolkit: Resources for the Nurse and the Public

The Nurses Association of New Brunswick has created a toolkit that offers healthcare providers and the public support resources on cannabis—identifying harm reduction approach, health effects and potential risks to consumers.

Resources for Nurses
This section offers resources on cannabis, health effects and harm reduction and practice guidelines to support nurses in caring for clients considering or using cannabis.
Resources for the Public
In this section, the information on recreational cannabis use is intended for the public .

Cannabis in Canada: Get the facts (Government of Canada)

Consumer information: Cannabis (Government of Canada)

Cannabis – Services and information (Government of Canada)

10 ways to Reduce Risks to your Health When Using Cannabis (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health)

Cannabis: What Parents/Guardians and Caregivers Need to Know (Center for Addiction and Mental Health)

The Blunt Truth: Useful Tips About Safer Ways to Use Cannabis (Center for Addiction and Mental Health)

Are you pregnant, considering pregnancy, or breastfeeding? Do you know that the use of cannabis may not be safe for your baby? (The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada)

Cannabis (Drug Free Kids Canada)

Cannabis in New Brunswick (Government of New Brunswick)

Addiction and Substance Use (Government of New Brunswick)

Telecare 811 (Government of New Brunswick)