Data dive: What our latest numbers show about firearm homicide in King County

April 26, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

Review our injury prevention team’s latest data release on firearm deaths in Seattle and King County, and you’ll find our most recent analysis of firearm deaths (both homicides and suicides).

WEED Like You to Get Home Safe: this Weekend & Always

April 17, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

This weekend includes a HIGHLY anticipated day for some. While it’s legal to use cannabis, it is not legal to drive under the influence—if your plans include celebrating, you also need plans for a safe ride home.

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.

Happy National Public Health Week? Our House is On Fire…

April 5, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

By Dr. Jeff Duchin, Health Officer Six months ago, after the release of the comprehensive Fourth National Climate Assessment, I wrote about the many harmful health effects due to climate change that we are currently experiencing and that we can expect to increase, such as longer and more severe pollen and allergy seasons; increases in […]

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 […]