Education

Welcome to the new LCB Education resource library!

Our mission is to promote responsible consumption and enhance public understanding of alcohol and cannabis. We are dedicated to educating the community on the effects of these substances, providing accurate information, and supporting safe practices.

Use the terms on the left-hand side to select what categories to filter by. If you are a licensee looking for educational resources, please visit our Enforcement Education pages or select "Enforcement" below to filter.

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By default, all the resources available are shown when you first navigate to this page.

  • Click on each of the the terms on the left-hand side of this page to select what categories or topics on which you would like to see information.
  • Clicking multiple filters will limit the results to pages which are tagged as all categories (i.e., clicking “cannabis” and “safety” will show all pages with both “cannabis” and “safety” tags).
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Health
Cannabis

Pregnancy or Breastfeeding Impacts

It is recommended that cannabis use be discontinued during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Physical evidence shows that THC can pass through the placenta from the mother to the unborn child. THC

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Cannabis

Cannabis and Health

Short- and long-term health impacts based on age, type of use, pregnancy, medical use, and other factors that influence health outcomes from cannabis. Short-Term Effects of Cannabis Consumption The

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Cannabis
Health
Safety

A Caution About Concentrates

Research shows that the more THC a person consumes, the higher the health risks. In the short term, frequent use of products with high THC concentration increases the risk of experiencing anxiety, paranoia, and panic. Regular use of these products increases the risk of developing cannabis use
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Cannabis

Long-Term Health Impacts

New research studying the long-term health impacts of cannabis use continues to be published. In Colorado, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment must monitor the scientific data and medical literature on cannabis use patterns and health effects associated with use and present a
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Cannabis

Short-Term Effects of Cannabis Consumption

The short-term effects of cannabis use can be felt within seconds to minutes if you are smoking, vaporizing, or dabbing cannabis. These effects can last up to 24 hours. If you are eating or drinking cannabis-infused products, the effects can be felt anytime between 30 minutes and 4 hours and can
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Cannabis

Youth and Young Adults

Use of impairing substances, including cannabis, is of particular concern when it comes to adolescents and young adults due to the potential impact on brain development. The previously mentioned Colorado report included these findings: Frequent (weekly or more) cannabis use by adolescents and young
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Cannabis

Secondhand Smoke

Cannabis smoke contains many of the same cancer-causing chemicals as tobacco smoke. Burning any plant material releases toxic chemicals and fine particles that can go deep into the lungs. In addition to cannabinoids like THC and CBD, secondhand cannabis smoke may include leftover pesticides
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Cannabis

Use for Medical Purposes

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) oversees the state’s medical cannabis program. Conditions that qualify for obtaining medical cannabis authorization from a medical provider are listed on the DOH website. The website also contains more information for patients and consumers
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