The public service campaign called Cannabis Facts Chicago will include tips and precautionary information for those who plan to consume marijuana recreationally.
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Recreational marijuana will become legal in some parts of Illinois starting January 1, 2020.
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The City is encouraging residents considering consuming cannabis to review these health and safety tips:
- Protect your brain - Studies have shown that cannabis use in young people can impair brain development.
- Know your dose - Cannabis now comes in many different forms and is much more potent than in the past.
- Avoid frequent use - Daily cannabis use, particularly in high doses, can impair your memory.
- Don't consume if pregnant or breastfeeding - There is no safe amount of cannabis while pregnant or breastfeeding, regardless of how you consume it.
- Don't drive while high - Driving while under the influence of cannabis is not just dangerous to yourself and others, it's also illegal.
- Keep it safe - Ensure that the only person using your cannabis is you.
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For more information, please visit chicago.gov/cdph.