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.

Talk with a Doc: Cannabis use while pregnant and breastfeeding

February 21, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

Now that retail cannabis is legal in Washington, there’s a lot of speculation about its potential benefits and harms. Whether it’s marijuana, edibles, CBD products, or any other form, the choice to use cannabis during pregnancy and breastfeeding is nuanced—people have different circumstances and situations that may contribute to using cannabis. However, it is not […]

We’ll be blunt: Don’t get high and drive

December 20, 2018.Reading time 2 minutes.

‘Tis the season for ugly sweater parties, holiday revelry, and celebrating with friends and family! Keep the season merry for yourself and others by taking part in another important tradition: planning before you party.

PRIORITIZING HEALTH AND SAFETY IN MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION

December 3, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

By Lindsey Greto and Meghan King, Public Health marijuana program It’s been six years since Washington State legalized retail cannabis and since then, several other states and Canada have also legalized retail cannabis. This dramatic shift in public policy has raised some complex issues and public health challenges. To help focus their work, Public Health […]