WOTR Facilitator Training - Preparatory Quiz

Operation Springboard is conducting this quiz to obtain knowledge acquisition on the facilitator training. Through this quiz we are hoping to better understand whether facilitators are well equipped to deliver the Weed Out the Risk program to the youth in schools and the community. The information we collect will also be used to identify areas in which the facilitator training program can be improved moving forward.

All the information you share with us will remain confidential, and neither your name nor identifying information will be included in any reports or presentations.

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* 1. Which option best describes harm reduction?

A) Using worst case scenarios and fear tactics to teach youth the dangers of substances

B) A set of practical strategies aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use

C) Messaging based on abstinence and zero use

D) A movement for social justice built on a belief in, and respect for, the rights of people who use drugs.

B and D

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* 2. Minimum age of use for cannabis is the same in all provinces

True

False

It is the same in all provinces except Québec

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* 3. Are there legal consequences to being impaired by cannabis when driving an ATV or boat?

Yes

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* 4. How long should someone wait after using cannabis to drive?

5 hours for women 4 hours men

24 hours is best practice

Individual tolerance varies based on more than just frequency of usage and strain of the substance. The user’s physiology, age and sleep patterns also impact the level of impairment and their experience in the “burn-out” phase. As a result, there is no standard amount of time an individual can rely on. The best practice is to plan your night ahead.

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* 5. What are the “spins”?

When someone smokes weed for the first time and feels like they are spinning

When someone has vertigo and/or dizziness after mixing alcohol and weed

When someone smokes weed and takes their car out for a drive

Over consumption of edibles and a user begins to feel a spinning feeling

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* 6. If there is a youth in the classroom who is taking up a disproportionate amount of space during the workshop

Redirect their involvement to lead games/activities and embrace their engagement as a learning opportunity

Politely tell the individual that you are the presenter and will be the one to provide information, not them

Have the teacher intervene

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* 7. If you notice that youth are using a word for cannabis that you haven’t heard before, what is the best response?

Start using this word too so you look relatable and hip

Stick to using the word that feels natural and comfortable for you. Youth respond best when you are being yourself.

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* 8. You have a group of very shy and reserved youth. The best approach is

Assume that they have a low level of knowledge, speak slowly and start with the basics

Use open ended questions like “How do you think cannabis might affect the way someone thinks?” to gauge their knowledge

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* 9. When you are asked a question you don’t know the answer to, for example: “How does cannabis affect the brain development in teens” How should you respond?

A) This workshop is focused on cannabis and impaired driving, so let’s stay focused on that

B) Thank the participant for their thoughtful question and say you don’t know, but during the upcoming games/activities portion, you will search for the answer.

C) Provide them with the resources to find the answer themselves after the workshop

D) Facilitate an activity where, in groups, students have 5 minutes to search for the correct answer and present their findings. Using a peer-to-peer learning strategy

B,C,D

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* 10. Workshops are a great opportunity for story sharing on the subject

True, youth sharing stories means that they feel safe and comfortable and it will enhance the learning experience for both the facilitator and participants. Facilitators sharing personal stories can lead to youth feeling that facilitators are more approachable.

False, story sharing from youth can turn into youth talking about drug usage and get out of control

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* 11. Around 80% of individuals charged by police with impaired driving in Canada in 2015 were male

True

False

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* 12. 45% Of Canadians who who died in a vehicle with drugs in their system have tested positive for cannabis

True

False

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* 13. Road crashes are responsible for about one third of all the deaths to teens and young adults.

True

False