What’s in that vape? Cannabis & vaping

July 12, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

You’ve probably seen a lot in the news lately about the youth vaping epidemic sweeping the country. Did you know that people (including kids) also vape cannabis? And, vaping cannabis comes with many of its own health and social implications.

Health Effects of Cannabis Use: The Current Evidence on Benefits & Risks

May 29, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

For this blog, we talked about the health effects of cannabis use with Dr. Gillian Schauer, a national cannabis expert and senior consultant to federal and state agencies on cannabis policy, surveillance, and research. The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids are complex, and we know far less than we do about other substances. Dr. […]

CBD: Concern, or no Big Deal?

April 8, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

You’ve probably heard of the cannabis compound THC, but what about CBD? We’ve weeded through the evidence to tell you some of what’s known so far on CBD, its uses, and potential risks.

When treats become toxic: the Washington Poison Center’s role in preventing and reducing harm from cannabis use

March 29, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

The Washington Poison Center partnered with the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) and Washington Cannabis Alliance to develop a warning sign and communications strategy to protect kids from accidental ingestion.