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.

For more information on how to filter, click here

How to Filter Education Resources

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).
  • Use the “clear all” link at the top to reset your results.
  • If you are looking for a specific page, you can use the site search bar in the top right-hand corner to find a certain resource.
Liquor
Health

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

Alcohol use disorder is a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite negative social, work, or health-related consequences. It is considered a brain disorder and may be mild, moderate, or severe. According to the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and
Liquor
Safety

Ways to Reduce Risks

Excessive drinking is linked to many health and behavioral problems. (To learn more, see Alcohol and Your Health.) Anyone can take steps to reduce these risks. Keep track of how much you drink. Know

Liquor
Safety

Hosting Parties

Hosts are responsible for making sure an event is fun and safe. The best way to do this is through careful planning. If serving alcoholic beverages at a party, consider these steps to reduce risks and

Liquor
Safety

Safe Storage

According to the 2018 Washington Healthy Youth Survey, of those students who reported getting alcohol in the past 30 days, 46% of 8th graders and 31% of 10th graders got it at home with, or without

Cannabis

Resources

When cannabis was legalized for adult use in 2012 by voters (Initiative 502), the law included funding for a website that would have science-based information for the public. The website

Cannabis
Enforcement

Cannabis Licensee Education

Cannabis Product Testing Requirements: Past vs. Current This document describes the changes in testing requirements for cannabis plants. Cannabis Retailer Safety Handout This document describes suggestions for cannabis retailers to improve safety in their establishments. Cannabis Waste Sales Guide
Liquor
Cannabis
Tobacco and Vapor
Enforcement

Enforcement Education

Enforcement Education Program The Enforcement and Education Division has an Education Program dedicated to providing educational resources to licensees and other stakeholders. If you need information on topics like advertising, compliance, or best practices for your licensed business, this team is a
Basics
Cannabis

Cannabis Basics

What is Cannabis? Cannabis, also known as marijuana, weed, or pot, generally refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the cannabis plant (plant family Cannabaceae). ... read more

Safety
Cannabis

Consumer Use and Safety

Information on cannabis use, THC concentration and potency, and consumption information by product type. Deciding What and How Much Several factors can influence your experience with cannabis. For

Health
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

Laws
Cannabis

Know the Laws

Washington has many rules and laws governing the possession, use, and transportation of cannabis here and across state lines. This page gives details about complying with state laws. Using and Having

Cannabis

For Parents, Guardians, Caregivers

Washington is committed to keeping cannabis away from people under 21 years old. This section has information, proven strategies, and resources about preventing or delaying cannabis use among youth