DHD#10 encourages use of lock boxes for safe cannabis storage

With various ways to consume marijuana, including inhalation through smoking or vaporization, and ingestion through edible forms like baked goods, candies and beverages, it is important to keep marijuana of any form locked up and out of the reach of children.

“Marijuana contains mind-altering compounds like tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which can become very dangerous if accidentally ingested by children,” according to a news release.

If using Marijuana, consider securing it in a tamper-resistant lock box which will reduce the risk of unauthorized and potentially dangerous use by underage individuals.

For those who do not own a lock box and are interested in acquiring one, District Health Department #10 distributes them for free at the following locations:

• Crawford: 501 Norway St., Suite 1, Grayling, MI 49738 or 989-348-7800

• Lake: 5681 S. M-37, Baldwin, MI 49304 or 231-745-4663

• Manistee: 385 3rd St., Manistee, MI 49660 or 231-723-3595

• Mason: 916 Diana St., Ludington, MI 49431 or 231-845-7381

• Oceana: 3986 N. Oceana Dr., Hart, MI 49420 or 231-873-2193

For more information about safely locking up marijuana, visit www.TalkSooner.org/marijuana.