QUICK FACTS
People who use
marijuana will
become
addicted
5x
Increased risk of
heart attack in the
first hour after
smoking
5
Smoking
joints per week
can be as risky
as smoking
Increased risk for
pack of
a psychotic
cigarettes
episode in your
Marijuana use per day
lifetime
can increase your
heart rate by
40%
1
20-50
Marijuana is legal to use in Washington,
but being legal has some limits. And like
alcohol, marijuana can impact your health
and safety. Make sure you understand the
health risks and laws so you can make
informed health and lifestyle choices.
For more information on marijuana and
the laws visit:
www.LearnAboutMarijuanaWA.org
PERSONAL CHANGE PLAN
to reduce or stop using marijuana:
1.
2.
3.
beats per
minute
RISKS OF MARIJUANA USE
Using marijuana can increase your chances for negative
health and life consequences
Need help?
Call:
Teen Link:
866.833.6546
Washington Recovery
Help Line: 1.866.789.1511
SAMHSA Treatment
Referral Helpline:
800.662.4357
ANY LOCAL RESOURCES???
For more information on how your
use may be affecting you visit:
www.drugscreening.org.
Speak with your physician or a
behavioral health specialist if you
have any concerns about your use
or are interested in a referral to
treatment services. [Insert
Clinic Name] Insert clinic
number
[Insert Clinic Logo]
SOURCES: NIDA Info Facts (www.drugabuse.gov)  BNI-ART Institute (www.bu.edu/binart/)
University of WA: ADAI (learnaboutmarijuana.wa.org)  CASBIRT (www.centerforaod.sdsu.edu)