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Cannabis
On October 17, 2018, the recreational use of cannabis will be legalized by the Canadian Government.
Similar to alcohol, recreational cannabis remains prohibited and cannot be consumed in any Horizon facility or on any Horizon property.
Cannabis use as a medically prescribed substance is common in our community. However, its role in patients that require admission to hospital is less clear and with risk. Clinical evidence demonstrating the efficacy of medicinal cannabis is insufficient at this time. Medicinal cannabis is not a drug approved by Health Canada.
This is an evolving landscape, and Horizon continues to solicit information to make evidence based decisions. At this time cannabis therapy will not be permitted in Horizon hospitals and facilities.
Usage or storage of non-synthetic cannabis, in all its forms, within the facilities or on the property of Horizon Health Network is not permitted.
If you're interested in learning more, please view the following links:
- Cannabis in Canada: Get the Facts, Government of Canada 2018
- Cannabis and Mental Health, Government of Canada 2018
- Cannabis Health Effects, The Government of Canada 2018
- Cannabis in New Brunswick, Government of New Brunswick 2018
- Don't Drive High, Government of Canada 2018
- 10 Ways to Reduce Risks to Yourself When Using Cannabis, Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Abuse 2018
- Learn More - Cannabis and Pregnancy, Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada 2018
- The Effects of Cannabis Use During Adolescence, Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse 2015
- Cannabis and Canada's Children and Youth, Canadian Paediatric Society 2017