Cannabis Made Clear

Discover what people often get wrong about cannabis — and get the facts to make the right choices for you. Read more

From cozy nights by the fire to New Year’s gatherings, cannabis can be part of the holiday season — here’s how to con... Read more

Whether you puff or pass, get the unbiased info you need to make informed decisions around consuming cannabis. Read more

Curious about how much of a cannabis edible or beverage to consume? Learn how dosing works, why it matters and tips f... Read more

Last updated February 20, 2025 | Published on February 20, 2025    “Set and setting” is a simple mindfulness techniq... Read more

Last updated February 20, 2025 | Published on February 20, 2025    Eighty to 100 of these compounds have been found ... Read more

Last updated February 20, 2025 | Published on February 20, 2025    If you consume high-THC cannabis products frequen... Read more

Last updated February 20, 2025 | Published on February 20, 2025  Taking a tolerance break, or T-break, from consumin... Read more

Last updated February 20, 2025 | Published on February 20, 2025    Body: If you’re planning to consume cannabis, als... Read more

Last updated February 20, 2025 | Published on February 20, 2025    The brain continues to develop until about age 25... Read more

Last updated February 20, 2025 | Published on February 20, 2025    Concerned about your cannabis consumption? Dr. Ji... Read more

Last updated February 20, 2025 | Published on February 20, 2025    Flavourful and fragrant, terpenes are found in ma... Read more

Last updated February 20, 2025 | Published on February 20, 2025    Find out how cannabis terpenes, cannabinoids and ... Read more

Insomnia, depression, anxiety, mood swings: Find out why some people are turning to cannabis to relieve their menopau... Read more

Ever wondered how consuming cannabis and cannabinoids like THC, CBD and CBN affects your sleep? It’s not a simple ans... Read more

Last updated August 1, 2024 | Published on August 1, 2024   Being honest and self-aware when talking about cannabis... Read more

Last updated August 1, 2024 | Published on August 1, 2024   While it’s true that consuming cannabis has been associ... Read more

Last updated August 1, 2024 | Published on August 1, 2024   Medical cannabis may not be right for everyone. Lindsay... Read more

Last updated August 1, 2024 | Published on August 1, 2024   There’s still a lot to uncover when it comes to the lin... Read more

Last updated August 1, 2024 | Published on August 1, 2024   While researchers are quite certain about how THC works... Read more

Last updated December 18, 2024 | Published on August 1, 2024    Choosing to consume cannabis? Set yourself up for th... Read more

Last updated August 1, 2024 | Published on August 1, 2024   It might seem straightforward, but there are different ... Read more

Last updated August 1, 2024 | Published on August 1, 2024 Research has shown that cannabis can impair cognitive fu... Read more

Last updated August 1, 2024 | Published on August 1, 2024   It’s hard to say what the appropriate “starting dose” i... Read more

Cannabis can have both toxic and therapeutic potential for domestic animals, including cats and dogs. Learn how to sp... Read more

Time for a pulse check: Examine the latest research into how consuming cannabis, and particularly smoking it, may imp... Read more

Most people know smoking isn’t healthy, but what are the effects of smoking cannabis on the lungs? Is smoking cannabi... Read more

Meet the partner groups for the OCS’s inaugural Social Impact Fund, launched in April 2023. The Social Impact Fund (t... Read more

As with all cannabis consumption, safety and understanding how different products work is essential to having a posit... Read more

It's the fifth anniversary of cannabis legalization in Canada. How has this changed the illegal market, and how have ... Read more

Some people believe cannabis can lead to other drugs, but what does the research say? Read more

Puff or pass? Explore common motivations behind the choice to consume — or to abstain from — cannabis. Read more

Combining cannabis with alcohol and other psychoactive substances can have adverse health effects. Find out what the ... Read more

Understand the symptoms of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome and learn how you can help address them.  Read more

When it comes to cannabis, taking a tolerance break (also known as a T-break) is one way to reset your body’s respons... Read more

Cannabis education can be key to reducing the possible long- and short-term effects of cannabis consumption. Learn ab... Read more

Consuming cannabis comes with potential health, social and legal impacts, but there are practical ways you can reduce... Read more

Here are just some of the trusted sources we consulted to create Cannabis Made Clear, as well as resources you can re... Read more

Speaking to youth about their cannabis consumption is only half of the conversation. Be prepared — the youth in your ... Read more

When you buy legal cannabis from an authorized retailer, you can be sure of what you’re getting and where it comes f... Read more

Yes, cannabis is legal in Canada, but there are limits on possession, sales, consumption and travel. Here are some ti... Read more

You may be purchasing from an illegal store or website and not even know it. Here’s how to spot the differences so yo... Read more

Cannabis can be consumed in many ways, each with its own pros and cons. Discover how applying cannabis topically affe... Read more

As a trusted adult, it’s hard to know how to engage in meaningful conversations about cannabis with the young people ... Read more

While cannabis can be consumed in a responsible way, there are still inherent risks with regular use — including risk... Read more

Providing youth with evidence-based information about the risks of cannabis — with zero judgment — is the best way to... Read more

With millions of neurons still organizing themselves in the growing brain, regular cannabis use in adolescence can ha... Read more

The legal use of cannabis for medical purposes in Canada predates its legalization for recreational purposes. Here’s ... Read more

There may be more than just cannabis in that cute candy-coloured package you picked up online. Learn about the potent... Read more