Driving while high on marijuana can be dangerous, even deadly. It can also result in a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge.
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Marijuana use can have long-term effects on a young person’s brain development. A young person’s brain is not fully developed until the early or mid-20s. Marijuana use impacts how connections form within the brain.
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Edible marijuana takes up to 2 hours to take effect. This makes it hard for a person who is consuming edible marijuana to know when to stop. It can lead to poisoning or serious injury.
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1 in 6 teens who regularly use marijuana become addicted. Factors that increase the risk of marijuana addiction include:
• Brain Development
• Repeated Use
• High THC Content
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I have become increasingly alarmed by the widening racial disparities in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations. We must address this deeply inequitable problem by shifting and improving our government's vaccine distribution methods.
In WA state, marijuana is only legal for those 21 years of age or older. Youth caught with marijuana face many consequences such as criminal charges, jail time, fines, and a loss of driver’s license for up to two years.
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On top of jail time and a fine, a marijuana possession conviction can affect youth later in life.
• A marijuana conviction can affect financial aid.
• Landlords and employers can refuse tenants with criminal records.
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Let's work together to keep our next generation informed about making safe and healthy choices!
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We hope you are staying healthy and talking about healthy choices with your family and community.
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Signs of marijuana addiction include:
• Losing interest in activities
• Stop caring about marijuana use hurts people
• Denying there's problem, hiding use.
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