top of page
Kitsap Public Health District logo: a stick figure person that represents the "K" in Kitsap in a dark green-blue color.
The kitsap landscape at sunrise with houses dotting across the ground, forest and trees, and the mountain range and sky.

Our vision: A safe and healthy Kitsap County for all.

Healthy Eating & Active Living
Living Tobacco Free
Substance Use Prevention & Response
Injury Prevention
Youth Cannabis Prevention
Healthy Aging

In 2012, Washington state made recreational cannabis (marijuana) legal for people 21 years and older.

 

We hope this page helps you understand health risks related to cannabis and why it’s especially important for youth to avoid using cannabis.


Click on a frequently asked question below to learn more.



What is cannabis?

 

What do people call cannabis?

 

Is cannabis legal?

 

Is cannabis unhealthy?

 

How strong is cannabis?

 

Can you get addicted to cannabis?

 

Can you overdose on cannabis?

 

Is it safe to use cannabis when you're young?

 

How do I talk to teens about cannabis?

 

I need help. Who can I talk to?





Resources & helplines


Information:

 

Helplines:


Data Dashboard

Overdose Data Thumbnail.png

Using a mobile device? Switch to a computer or tap here to see view our interactive sampling results dashboard.

Cannabis (Marijuana) FAQs

bottom of page