- Delay using cannabis to later in life. Teenagers and young adults are at greater risk of harms because the brain continues to develop until around the age of 25.
- Don’t drive or operate heavy equipment after using cannabis. Cannabis can cause drowsiness and impair your ability to concentrate and make quick decisions.
- Avoid frequent use. Frequent and prolonged use (daily or near-daily use across months or years) increases the risk of dependence and may bring on or worsen disorders related to anxiety and depression.
- Avoid smoking cannabis. The smoke from cannabis contains the same harmful chemicals found in tobacco smoke.
- Avoid combining cannabis with alcohol and/or other substances. Using cannabis at the same time as alcohol and/or other drugs can cause more severe levels of impairment and adverse effects.
