Book Launch: Dope Advice by Gail Beck

Mon Oct 20 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-04:00

University of Toronto Bookstore | Toronto

UofT Bookstore
Publisher/HostUofT Bookstore
Book Launch: Dope Advice by Gail Beck Join Gail Beck in conversation with Avis Favaro for the launch of her new book, Dope Advice: How to Talk to Your Teens About Cannabis!
About this Event

Dope Advice provides an unbiased review of the information every parent needs to know about the effect of marijuana on their teen’s development and mental health.

With marijuana now legal in Canada and many US states, parents are increasingly seeking reliable and accurate information about its effects on their teens and young adults. Written by Gail Beck, MD, a leading child psychiatrist with extensive experience working with adolescents and their families, Dope Advice provides a pragmatic, science-based approach to navigating and understanding the complexities of legal marijuana use in the modern world.

Grounded in the latest research, this guide helps parents grasp how marijuana affects the adolescent brain differently from the adult brain, highlighting both its psychological and physical impacts. The book draws on current research studies to provide a clear, evidence-based overview of the effects of marijuana, including its connection to existing mental health conditions and the potential for marijuana-induced psychosis. It also presents recent clinical information on key topics such as vaping, edibles, and addiction, empowering parents to engage in informed, constructive conversations with their children about marijuana use.


About the speakers

Gail Beck, MD, is the clinical director of youth psychiatry at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre. A member of the Order of Ontario, she has received the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals and the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of her distinguished work. A renowned clinician, Dr. Beck is known for her ability to empower parents, helping them recognize their strengths and engage in meaningful conversations with their children.

Avis Favaro is an acclaimed medical journalist with decades of experience – as Canada’s longest-serving television medical correspondent. She continues to report on health news, as a freelance contributor to CTV News, and as host of The CHIP - a podcast by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHR). She is also a senior advisor, media training for Santis Health.

Event Venue

University of Toronto Bookstore, 214 College Street, Toronto, Canada

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