02-17-2015 Marijuana - Parents Should Know�` " • Washington State
Liquor Control Board
Marijuana
What Parents Should Know
Most youth choose not to use marijuana.
However, some will try it, and some will
continue to use it.
Brain development continues through age
25. The use of any drug, including marijuana,
can impair brain development.
Marijuana use increases risk of academic
problems. Marijuana's effect on learning,
memory, and motivation can lead to
difficulties in school.
Talk Early. Talk Often.
• You are the number one influence
in your child's life.
• Talk early and talk often about
making the right choices.
• Set expectations.
• Discuss rules and enforce
consequences.
For more information about marijuana:
www.Learn About MarijuanaWA.org
or www.drugfree.org
To contact the WSLCB email:
prevention @liq.wa.gov
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If someone you know is struggling with
substance use, call:
Washington Recovery Help Line at 1.866.789.1511
To obtain this publication in an
alterative format, contact the agency
ADA coordinator at (360) 664 -1783.
DSHS 22 -1558 (Rev. 10/14)
Washington State
Department of Social
& Health Services
Transforming lives
Washington State
Liquor Control Board
Marijuana
Know the Facts
Marijuana is not harmless.
Marijuana impairs coordination and perception,
affects learning and memory, and can increase
anxiety, panic and paranoia. Research shows
one in eight youth who use marijuana by age 14
become dependent.
Some of the risks of smoking marijuana
vs. consuming marijuana- infused foods are
different. Inhaling any kind of smoke harms your
lungs. Consuming marijuana- infused foods can
also be dangerous because it takes longer to feel
the effects. It's easier to have too much because
the effects are delayed.
Recreational marijuana use has age
restrictions. Only those 21 and older can
possess marijuana, with a limit of 1 ounce of
useable marijuana, 16 ounces in solid form,
72 ounces in liquid form, and 7 grams of
concentrate.
Where you can use marijuana is limited.
Marijuana cannot be used in view of the public.
It is also not allowed on federal and most tribal
lands.
The penalites for marijuana use for those
under 21 can be severe. If you are under 21,
you can be charged with Minor in Possession. If
you have more than 40 grams, it is a Class "C"
felony ($10,000 fine and /or 10 years in jail).
It's not okay for parents to share marijuana
with their kids. It is a felony to provide marijuana
to any minor.