Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers 51 LEARN MORE ABOUT DRUGS TO HELP YOU HAVE INFORMED AND EFFECTIVE SAFETY TALKS WITH YOUR KIDS ALCOHOL Alcohol is a socially accepted part of our everyday life - the majority of adults drink alcohol. It is important for parents to understand more about alcohol and its effects on physical and mental health, especially because young people who drink are especially at risk. CANNABIS After alcohol, cannabis is the second most used substance by youth in Canada, and young people between 15 and 24 make up the largest group of cannabis consumers. There are risks and harms associated with early cannabis use - learn more and talk with your kids. COCAINE & CRACK Cocaine is a powerfully addictive drug. Individuals who have tried cocaine have described the experience as a strong high that gave them a feeling of supremacy. However, once someone starts taking cocaine, one cannot predict or control the extent to which he or she will continue to use the drug. FENTANYL Fentanyl is stronger than most opioids - 40 times more potent than heroin and 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine. Fentaynyl is extremely dangerous if used nonmedically and its use is having a tragic impact on people who use substances, their families, and communities across the country.
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