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Public comment on recommendations for primary care–based interventions to prevent illicit drug use in youth

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force seeks comments on a draft recommendation statement and draft evidence review on primary care–based interventions to prevent illicit drug use in children, adolescents, and young adults. The Task Force found that more research is needed on how clinicians can help keep young people from starting to use drugs.

Draft conceptual marijuana enforcement rules for review

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) launched rulemaking last fall to revise penalty rules, but the legislative debate during the 2019 Legislative session on ESSB 5318 re-focused the direction and goals of the rule revisions. The agency convened a workgroup of cannabis industry attorneys and other licensees and representatives to collaboratively overhaul the penalty rules. One or two meetings per month were held over several months to re-write the rules.

Surgeon General releases advisory on marijuana’s damaging effects on the developing brain

Today, Surgeon General Vice Adm. Jerome M. Adams, issued an advisory emphasizing the importance of protecting youth and pregnant women from the health risks of marijuana use.

2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health Report released

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released the latest data findings from the

You're invited: Liquor and Cannabis Board Prevention Roundtable in Bothell on August 20th!

Calling all Prevention and Public Health partners in NW WA! Please join WA State Liquor and Cannabis Board Chair, Jane Rushford, for a Prevention Roundtable in Bothell on August 20 from 2-4p. See attached flyer for further information and share widely. Location details forthcoming.

We want to hear from you about how LCB's regulations and the products we regulate are impacting you and the communities your serve. This will be a roundtable discussion and Q&A session.

Washington Poison Center releases 2018 annual data reports

The Washington Poison Center (WAPC) is proud to continue our release of our 2018 Data Reports.

What concerns do you have about packaging and labeling on marijuana products?

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board wants to know what concerns you and your community have about packaging and labeling of marijuana and marijuana edibles.

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board would like your input

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board would like your input on the following proposed rules. 

Help the Department of Health feature inspiring teens!

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is excited to announce it’s launching a statewide search for “Inspiring Teens” to feature in an upcoming video—and they’re hoping you can recommend teens in your community!

Drug-Free Communities grant application released, DBHR to provide support to applicants

The Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) are accepting applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grants for

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