Facilitators of and obstacles to practitioners' adoption of harm reduction in cannabis use: a scoping review.

Background: Cannabis use can generate potential avoidable harms, hence the need for effective preventive measures and treatment. Studies show the efficacy of harm reduction (HR) in minimizing undesirable consequences associated with this use. Despite its proven efficacy, HR in cannabis use remains poorly applied by many health and social services (HSS) practitioners, especially with young people.

Le marché légal du cannabis suite à sa légalisation au Canada : pistes de réflexion pour un encadrement efficace.

The upcoming legalization of cannabis in Canada poses several challenges in which each province will have to respond with effective regulation. Studies show that policies alone have little impact on use rates. However, regulatory approaches and modalities seem important to reduce the possible negative consequences that may result from legalization.