Table 2.

Information about medical cannabis that participants deemed ‘important for schools to know’

Important principles for cannabis education

-Educate both teachers and school administrators about cannabis-based medicine due to a general lack of knowledge about this topic -Education may help to decrease stigma and improve processes -Education in schools for children should focus on recreational and medical cannabis -Introduce medical cannabis education at a younger age to decrease stigma -The right people should educate about cannabis education (e.g., clinicians who authorize cannabis to children and are knowledgeable in the area)

Important information for teachers and school administrators

-What cannabis is -How cannabis works -Where cannabis comes from -Basic education about cannabinoids and the endocannabinoid system -The different cannabis products with their different chemical compositions and therapeutic qualities -The basic differences between tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) -The abuse potential of medical cannabis is very low -What cannabis is used for medically -The process of medical cannabis authorization -Practical management tips such as when and how to give cannabis medically for a child -Potential side effects of cannabis and how to monitor for them and manage them -Signs of intoxication -How to safely store cannabis