Look for chances to talk about marijuana with your child/teen. Talk about marijuana use and:
Be active in your child’s life to help them make good choices. By being a good role model, you can affect their healthy decisions. Tell your children about what maruana does to the brain and the effects it can have on them. If your child uses marijuana, it will be hard for them to:
Child Proof Packaging
At home, it is good to store your marijuana in a lock box. Pick a spot in your home that a child can’t reach. Keep the following in mind when storing marijuana:
Accidental Use
Keep marijuana edibles away from children and pets. Call the Poison Control Hotline at 1-800-222-1222 if your child has accidentally eaten marijuana. Calling is free. Call 911 or go to the emergency room right away if your child is not breathing or is unconscious. Accidental marijuana use by children causes:
Call the Pet Poison Helpline at 800-213-6680 or call your veterinarian if your pet has accidentally eaten marijuana.