Cannabis Edibles

Cannabis is the second most commonly used substance in Canada, after alcohol. Understanding the impacts of cannabis are essential to minimize the risks and harms.

What Is Edible Cannabis?

Edible cannabis products (edibles for short) are products containing cannabinoids that you eat or drink. Cannabinoids are chemical compounds found in cannabis that can affect your mind and body when consumed. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is a cannabinoid that makes an individual euphoric and intoxicated (or high). CBD (cannabidiol) is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid that might have some therapeutic benefit, although more research is needed to confirm its potential medical use. 

There is a wide range of edible cannabis products. Although some edible cannabis products might look like normal food items, they are not food and are not intended to provide any nutritional value. Edible cannabis products provide an alternative method of cannabis consumption to smoking and vaping.

7 things you need to know about edible cannabis:

https://www.ccsa.ca/sites/default/files/2019-06/CCSA-7-Things-About-Edible-Cannabis-2019-en.pdf 

There has been an increase in the hospitalization of children due to accidental cannabis poisoning across Canada.

Edible cannabis products often look nearly identical to regular treats and children can’t tell the difference. While these products look harmless, they can cause serious harm to kids. We do everything we can to keep kids safe, from making sure scissors are away from children to setting up baby gates at the top of stairs — why should edibles be any different? 

Help spread the word, with this toolkit: https://www.ccsa.ca/sites/default/files/2023-08/Pediatric-Cannabis-Poisoning-Stakeholder-Toolkit-en.pdf

How to safely store your cannabis: (PDF)

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