Cannabis use among youth in Canada: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Canadian youth (aged 15-24) have the highest rates of cannabis use globally. There are increasing concerns about the adverse effects of cannabis use on youth physical and mental health. However, there are gaps in our understanding of risks and harms to youth. This scoping review will synthesise the literature related to youth cannabis use in Canada. We will examine the relationship between youth cannabis use and physical and mental health, and the relationship with use of other substances. We will also examine prevention strategies for youth cannabis use in Canada and how the literature addresses social determinants of health.

Methods and analysis

Using a scoping review framework developed by Arksey and O'Malley, we will conduct our search in five academic datab

SUBMITTER: Kourgiantakis T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9214380 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature