The campaign is brought to you by the Marijuana Prevention and Education Program within the Division of Prevention and Community Health at the Washington State Department of Health.

The funding for this campaign comes directly from marijuana revenues, as laid out in voter Initiative 502, now known as RCW 69.50.540. Learn more about I-502.

Our information comes from sources like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

Cannabis and commercial tobacco use is legal for adults 21 and older in Washington. Commercial tobacco and cannabis products pose certain risks for teens and young adults, like effects on brain development. To read more about the law, check out the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Control Board’s Know the Law webpage.

Research shows that people can get addicted to cannabis products. 1 out of every 6 people who tries a cannabis product in their teens will become addicted. Research also tells us that cannabis is more addictive for teens than adults. Learn more about the health effects of marijuana on youth.

While doctors may prescribe cannabis products for some health conditions, it can still have negative health effects, especially for people under 21, since their brains are still developing. All drugs, even those sold over the counter, have side effects. See more information about the side effects of cannabis.

My Culture. My Choice. Respect. is here to provide information on commercial tobacco and cannabis products to all Native youth in Washington state. We have no way of knowing whether or not you use cannabis or commercial tobacco products.

Direct any comments about the My Choice. My Culture. Respect. website or publications to:

Marijuana Prevention and Education Team Department of Health
PO Box 47848
Olympia, WA  98504-7848
Email: info@culturechoicerespect.com