Cannabis
Accroding to the 2025 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey, 27% of Maine High School students reported having used cannabis at least once.
Cannabis is legal in Maine for people ages 21+. It is important now more than ever to keep youth informed about the effects of cannabis products and the laws around cannabis in Maine to help them make informed decisions.
Good To Know Maine
Good To Know Maine offers resources for understanding the effects of cannabis, how to store it safely, and how to talk to youth about it. Learn more about the health consequences, youth prevention, and Maine law.
Free Poison Control Hotline
Edibles can look like regular food, easy for youth to mistake. If you suspect poisoning, seek medical help immediately!
Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 or click below.
Cannabis Safe Storage
If it looks like candy, they are going to eat it.
Keep them SAFE! Avoid accidentally making children or pets sick by safely storing all cannabis products, especially edibles.
Safe Storage means:
- Out of sight
- Out of reach
- In a sealed container
- Separate from other food
- In original marked packaging
Call Poison Control 24/7 at 800-222-1222
Signs of cannabis poisoning in children or pets
Children:
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Confusion
- Drowsiness
- Rapid Heart Rate
- Difficulty walking
- Breathing difficulties
Pets:
- Shaking
- Vomiting
- Lethargy
- Drooling
- Stumbling
- Irregular breathing
- Loss of urinary control
Cannabis Facts
Good to Know offers information on the effects of cannabis use on youth and pregnant people, Maine state cannabis laws, and how to safely use cannabis.
Stanford Medicine offers a variety of infographics for middle school, high school, and adult audiences on cannabis and vaping. Find the resources right for you.
Vaping is a common way youth use cannabis. Learn about the health consequences of vaping cannabis.
Talking to Youth About Cannabis
Good to Know offers a step by step guide to discussing cannabis and setting expectations around cannabis for youth parents and caregivers.
Children’s Hospital Colorado provides tips on talking to youth about cannabis.
The Cannabis Talk Kit outlines common youth questions and how to answer appropriately and effectively.
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