Why cannabis health literacy? In order to understand the massive amounts of information and commentary on cannabis in the media and in our own workplaces and homes, a shared foundation of knowledge is necessary.

This fact sheet provides definitions of terminology such as cannabis, marijuana, THC, and CBD.

It answers common questions around:

• What cannabis-derived products are and are not approved for medicinal use
• Cannabis regulation
• Rising potency and its impacts
• How to stay up to date and access credible and evidence-based resources

Who is the fact sheet for?
It is for everyone. Everyone can benefit from sharing the same foundational understanding of issues around cannabis from public health professionals to college students and their families.

Fact Sheet: Let’s Talk About Cannabis