Cristal Connelly- Marijuana Education Coordinator Kristen...

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Cristal Connelly- Marijuana Education Coordinator

Kristen Pettet- Media and Priority Population Consultant

Washington State Department of Health

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Think outside the bun. ____________

Taco Bell

Taste the rainbow. ________________

Skittles

Allstate

You’re in good hands. ______________

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Eat Fresh!

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Geiko

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Newport

Marlboro

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MIKES

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Budweiser

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Who are brands targeting

with their ads?

YOUTH

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Why?

YOUTH= $$$

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Teens & Advertising

• There are an estimated 33 million teenagers in the U.S.-

The largest generation ever.

• Each year U.S. teens spend an estimated $179 billion and influence to spend an additional $50 billion per year.

2011 WGBH Educational Foundation

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Alcohol & Tobacco companies are

NOdifferent in their Advertising Strategies…

No matter what they say in public, the truth is…

YOUTH

are their market!

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Tobacco Products…

Marketed Intentionally to Youth!!!

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But wait… there is a whole other market out there

that is grabbing the attention of our YOUTH…

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And the advertising of these products is not just

limited to the product itself…

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And the advertising is EVERYWHERE!

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FACT!

It is illegal for persons under 21 to purchase, possess

and use Marijuana in Washington State.

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• It is illegal for a person under 21 years old to purchase, possess and use marijuana.

• It is illegal to drive under the influence of Marijuana

• It is illegal to consume marijuana in the view of the general public.

• Its illegal for an adult to provide marijuana to a minor.

• It is illegal to possess or use recreational Marijuana if you are under 21 years of age!!!

The Law

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FACT!

Marijuana is not just a harmless plant!

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What we know about Marijuana…

• Marijuana is an addictive drug:

• 8 out of 10 Teens who enter treatment in Washington State, do so because of marijuana abuse and/or

addiction.

• 1 in 6 people who start using marijuana as a teen will become addicted to it.

• Regular marijuana use makes it harder to learn, pay attention, and remember

things.

• Marijuana messes with brains chemicals, and can make a person feel anxious,

paranoid or depressed.

• Marijuana can cause you to loose interest in things you once loved.

• Driving while high could cause you to get in a crash, injure yourself or others, get

arrested, or lose your driver’s license

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Consequences of use:

• F

• L

• E

• S

• H

FLESH- Balloon Activity

What “YOUTH” Should Know

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Consequences of use:

• Family

• Legally

• Education

• Social Life

• Health

FLESH- Balloon Activity

What “YOUTH” Should Know

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NOTE 2 SELFIE: What are some ways that marijuana can limit

opportunities in life?

Can “marijuana” limit your opportunities?

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FACT!

Most Teens in Washington State DO NOT Use

Marijuana!

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But it sure seems like it, cause…

Marijuana is Everywhere!!!

MEDIA

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But contrary to Popular belief…

MOST TEENS IN WASHINGTON STATE

DO NOT USE MARIJUANA!!!

2014 HYS Survey data shares that 4 out of 5 Teens

in Washington State DO NOT use marijuana.

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• Be Direct

Say “no thanks”; sometimes it’s just that easy.

• Repeat Yourself

Be firm in your position and continue to repeat your response, “no thanks”.

• State Why

Give a reason why; try saying, “no thanks, I have to be up early tomorrow” (or I have a game tomorrow or I have to be home

early or I got caught the last time).

• Turn the Tables

If the person won’t let up try turning the tables and ask, “why do you care if I do or don’t”. Be confident in your response.

• State the Truth

People don’t like being accused of peer pressuring others, so try stating the obvious, “wow, the peer pressure in this room is

pretty strong”, then smile and walk away.

• Walk Away

It is always an option to not respond and just walk away.

• Change the Subject

Try suggesting something better to do with your time, “no thanks, do you want to _______”.

• Be Proactive

If you know you are in a situation where you are likely to be offered alcohol or other drugs, leave before you ever get to that

point.

• Accept the Person, Reject the Behavior

If the person is giving you a hard time try telling the person, “I respect your choice to do drugs, respect mine not to”.

Ways to Avoid the Hype…

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Why do you choose to be drug free???

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FACT!There is lots you can do to prevention marijuana use

and abuse in your schools and communities!

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YOUTH ADVOCATES AND PEER TO PEER MENTORS

PREVENT SUBSTANCE USE!!!

• Take the Lead: Form a prevention club in your school.

• Provide education through classroom presentations and

assemblies to your peers.

• Develop a social norms campaign in your school. Let your

peers know that most teens do not use marijuana.

• Be a role model to younger siblings and peers.

• Provide support and/or seek help for a friend in trouble. They

may not like it now, but they will thank you later.

Next steps:

Next steps:

Contact me!!

Kristen.Pettet@doh.wa.gov

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Questions or Comments?

Cristal.Connelly@doh.wa.gov

(360) 236-3757