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Cannabis Health Effects

To learn about the potential health effects of cannabis use, please visit these pages:

Short and Long-Term Health Effects
Provides an overview of the short- and long-term health effects associated with cannabis use.
Youth and Young Adults Covers the health considerations associated with cannabis use specific to youth and young adults.
Pregnant and Breastfeeding Covers the health considerations associated with cannabis use specific to pregnant and breastfeeding people.
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome Provides an overview of a health condition that may affect people who use cannabis.
Cannabis Poisoning Provides an overview and resources pertaining to cannabis poisoning.
Cannabis Use Disorder Provides an overview of cannabis use disorder and where to get help.
Secondhand Cannabis Smoke Provides a brief overview of secondhand cannabis smoke.



For questions, please contact us at cannabis@cdph.ca.gov.

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