Mayor Lightfoot, City announce recreational marijuana awareness campaign: Cannabis Facts Chicago

Thursday, November 21, 2019
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health are expected to announce a new marijuana awareness campaign Thursday.

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.
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