Information about potential risks and possible side effects of marijuana use, including:
Marijuana use affects brain functioning, and is likely to cause physical and mental impairment;
Those who consume marijuana should not operate a motor vehicle or other similar equipment;
Women who are or may become pregnant or are breastfeeding should avoid using marijuana as it may cause pregnancy complications, harm your baby’s development, and result in a lower birth weight;
Secondhand smoke from marijuana can have psychoactive effects, and should be avoided for all children; and
There is a risk of poisoning from marijuana, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Division of Cannabis Regulation.
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Division of Cannabis Regulation, cannabis.mo.gov Toll-Free Access Line: 866-219-0165
