Marijuana: Know the Facts

1. Marijuana: Know the Facts QUICK FACTS Marijuana is legal to use in Washington, but being legal has some limits. And like alcohol, marijuana can impact your health and safety. Make sure you understand the health risks and laws so you can make informed health and lifestyle choices. For more information on marijuana and the laws visit: www.LearnAboutMarijuanaWA.org 5x 1in10 Increased risk of heart attack in the first hour after smoking People who use marijuana will become addicted 5 Smoking joints per week can be as risky as smoking pack of cigarettes per day 40% Increased risk for a psychotic episode in your lifetime 1 Marijuana use can increase your heart rate by 20-50 beats per minute Need help? Call: Teen Link: 866.833.6546 Washington Recovery Help Line: 1.866.789.1511 SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline: 800.662.4357 ANY LOCAL RESOURCES??? RISKS OF MARIJUANA USE Using marijuana can increase your chances for negative health and life consequences For more information on how your use may be affecting you visit: www.drugscreening.org. Speak with your physician or a behavioral health specialist if you have any concerns about your use or are interested in a referral to treatment services.[Insert Clinic Name] Insert clinic number [Insert Clinic Logo] SOURCES: NIDA Info Facts (www.drugabuse.gov)  BNI-ART Institute (www.bu.edu/binart/) University of WA: ADAI (learnaboutmarijuana.wa.org)  CASBIRT (www.centerforaod.sdsu.edu)