I Smoke Responsibly

  • Illegal: Any amount of cannabis is illegal in Canada unless you possess a Health Canada exemption card authorizing possession.  Medical cannabis users can be exempt through Health Canada. Although the process is intentionally difficult, C.A.L.M. is available to assist you
  • Know your personal needs: Learn about the various strains and what works best for YOU. Smoking vs. eating cannabis, Sativa vs. Indica strains
  • Know your personal limits: use caution when mixing cannabis with other medications or alcohol
  • Comfortable environment: Consume in a safe environment where you can gauge your limits
  • Obtain from a reputable source: Most clubs provide safe, clean cannabis to sick Canadians with active memberships
  • Eating Cannabis:  It is easy to over medicate (but not dangerous to your health) when eating cannabis vs smoking it.  Onset can take 45 to 90 minutes and it will take longer to learn proper dosing
  • Respect Authorities: It is recommended that you treat police with respect, but know your rights.
  • No driving: Do not drive or operate heavy machinery while impaired by cannabis
  • Respect others: Do not violate the space of others. Respect those who wish to avoid cannabis. Adhering to all smoking by-laws is a good rule of thumb
  • Hazards: Some cannabis may have chemical sprays or moulds.  Impurities can be added to pre-rolled joints
  • Hygiene:  you can pick up a flu or cold sores from sharing. Consider using a toke stone or try the chillum grip
  • Odour: Cannabis has a distinctive smoky odour, it will get in your clothes, hair, fingers etc. Be respectful - others may smell it
  • Risk reduction: use vapourizers, tinctures, and edibles if you experience muscle spasms, tremours, or other involuntary movements. This can reduce the risk of fire & personal injury from embers
  • Don’t smoke in bed: Some cannabis is sedating and may cause drowsiness. Stay alert when smoking
  • Adults only: Cannabis consumption is for (sick) adults only - not for (healthy) minors!
  • Redistribution puts yourself and medical clubs at severe legal risk and damages the reputation and efforts to legalize medical cannabis
  • International borders: Do not take cannabis with you when you travel. The penalties are different from country to country, and usually severe and costly
  • Benefits: Whether you eat, smoke or vapourize cannabis, its medicinal properties help Canadians living with chronic or fatal illnesses such as M.S., Epilepsy, HIV/AIDS.
  • Side Effects: May include; uneasiness, increased appetite, thirst, happiness, calmness, red eye, short-term memory loss, insomnia, drowsiness or anxiety
  • !!IMPORTANT!! Get Involved: Cannabis should be regulated and taxed like alcohol tobacco or prescription drugs. It just makes sense. It is the responsibility of every citizen who believes this to get involved and change these backward laws.

    volunteer www.cannabisweek.ca OR www.torontofreedomfestival.com
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Other Related Documents

Marijuana Myths – http://leda.lycaeum.org/?ID=12428

10 Things Every Parent, Teenager & Teacher Should Know About Marijuana
http://leda.lycaeum.org/?ID=12437

 

Health Canada Contract Information:

Application for a license to possess & cultivate cannabis 1.866.337.7705

 

C.A.L.M. Cannabis As Living Medicine:
Toronto Medical Marijuana
Office: 416.367.3459
Fax: 416.367.4679
info@cannabisclub.ca