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Cannabis and Mental Health – Priorities for research in Canada

This report is based on an environmental scan and scoping review by a University of Calgary research team that analyzed existing research into the relationships between cannabis use and mental health outcomes. It aims to guide the development of future research and policy development by drawing attention to knowledge gaps in the cannabis and mental health literature. While it highlights research on the potential risks and benefits of cannabis use, it is not meant to serve as an educational, public health or medical guide.

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The cannabis and mental health research gap

Over the next five years, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) will help close the research gap on the potential harms and benefits of cannabis use on mental health, providing a foundation for future policy decisions. Budget 2018 allocated $10 million over five years for this work.

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