Mayor Lightfoot’s Office Publishes ‘Cannabis Facts Chicago’
On Thursday, November 21, 2019 the City of Chicago published its ‘Cannabis Facts Chicago‘. Available on the City of Chicago website, this easy to read and understand information helps those less familiar with cannabis and its effects safely approach the product as it becomes legally available to anyone over the age of 21.
As we progress to smart approaches to drug policy reform harm reduction information and responsible use is an important step for any advocate for responsible adult use. We at Illinois Craft Cannabis Magazine applaud the city’s approach to progressive information rather than continuing the spread of fear based information many of us have become used to.
While this guidance from the city may seem disingenuous or out of touch to those of us used to cannabis and her effects, this information is vital to people curious about the herb but feeling overwhelmed by most information available. This set of information may also be helpful to frequent cannabis users when helping friends and family become familiar with our beloved herb, but we may find ourselves projecting our usage habits upon a novice user.
Emphasis on slow starts and gradual ramping up of intake is the focus that ‘Cannabis Facts Chicago’ emphasizes. While some of the information may seem silly to us, we must keep in mind that every single one of us is different and our bodies respond to cannabis in different ways.
‘Cannabis Facts Chicago’ outlines key points including:
- Protecting Your Brain
- Know Your Dose
- Avoiding Frequent Use
- Understanding the Potential For Addiction
- Avoiding Cannabis If You Are Pregnant
- Do Not Drive While High
- Keep Your Herb Stored Safely
- Keep Your Cannabis Away From Children
The website also includes a number of other resources so parents and new users can find helpful information.
Be sure to visit https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdph/provdrs/healthy_living/svcs/cannabis-facts-chicago.html to read the full set of recommendations.
