News & Events
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The CPHI develops data snapshots to track public health effects from cannabis use. In 2024 the current highlights of the snapshot are as follows.
In 2021, the number of cannabis related ER Visits surpassed 36 per day, marking a steady increase over the past four years.
Reported lifetime use of cannabis vaping has decreased or remained stable across all grade levels, youth ages 12-17.
There has been a 145% increase in marijuana exposure cases handled by the California Poison Control Center since the implementation of Prop 64 in 2016.
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Today, Governor Gavin Newsom directed the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to issue notices addressing the sale and distribution of illegal hemp products. These notices seek to ensure compliance with existing law to protect Californians, particularly youth, from mislabeled and potentially harmful hemp-infused products.
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Now in its third year, National Fentanyl Awareness Day brings together individuals, parents, teachers, corporations, influencers, community groups, and government entities to help put an end to this emergency.
Website: https://www.fentanylawarenessday.org/
Full Toolkit: ClickHere
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It is that time again, to turn in unneeded & expired medication for safe disposal this Saturday -April 27, 2024 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Click on details for the flyer with San Diego locations.
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Welcome to the San Diego County Substance Use and Overdose Prevention Taskforce! Our mission is to provide essential resources and support to individuals and families affected by substance use and overdose in our community. Click the link below for access to our community resources with an easy to use QR code. We have youth, parent and community resources available for download.
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