Statements Regarding Risk Associated with Cannabis Use:
- Everyone’s response to cannabis is different, depending on sex, age, any pre-existing medical
conditions, experience with cannabis, frequency of use, THC and CBD content, and consumption of food, alcohol, other
drugs or health products.
- THC causes intoxicating effects (or “high”) and the impairing effect , but it can also cause, anxiety
and other unpleasant and adverse effects. The risks associated with the consumption of cannabis includes rapid
heart rate, dizziness, varying levels of anxiety, disorganized thoughts, memory loss, nausea, or vomiting. Some
individuals have reported more serious adverse effects such as abnormal behaviour, hallucinations, loss of touch
with reality, delusions, and seizures.
- Regardless of method of consumption (smoking, vaping, eating or drinking( avoid consuming with nicotine,
alcohol, other drugs or health products. This can increase impairment and the risk of other adverse
effects.
- Consult a health practitioner if you have any questions or concerns regarding cannabis use and your
health, if you have a pre-existing medical condition, are taking any other drugs or health products prior to
consuming cannabis.
- Please call your doctor immediately to report if you experience any unpleasant effects.
- Exercise caution when consuming products containing more than 20% THC as these products will lead to
greater impairment and the risk of experiencing serious adverse effects.
Statement Regarding Risks Associated with Vaping Sell Sheets
- The risks associated with vaping a concentrated extract could include rapid heart rate, dizziness,
varying levels of anxiety, disorganized thoughts, memory loss, nausea, or vomiting. Some individuals have
reported more serious adverse effects such as abnormal behaviour, hallucinations, loss of touch with reality, delusions, and
seizures. Some individuals have been hospitalized as a result of complications following the use of vaping
products and have developed product use associated pulmonary illness or injury, which has been associated with but
not directly linked to certain cases of death.
- Vaping devices should only be used as specifically instructed by the company on the packaging and
associated product information or product insert prepared and provided by the company.
- Never attempt to modify any part of the vaping device, cartridge or battery or add any substances to
such products as this may result in increased health risks and unpredictable adverse reactions including
severe pulmonary illness.
Disclaimer: This information should not be considered legal advice. Consumers are encouraged to report side effects from cannabis products to 1-844-427-4742.
For more information please consult:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/vaping-pulmonary-illness.html
https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/severe-lung-disease.html