Goals & Objectives Goal: Understanding FACTS and IMPACT of today s marijuana on youth and ensure a healthy and safe environment for our youth. Objective: Learn about other forms of marijuana. Objective: Understand the consequences of access and use by youth. Objective: Learn how to communicate marijuana facts to your youth. Objective: Learn ways to advocate on behalf of your youth.
Marijuana s THC Potency (Strength): Past Vs. Present THC = Tetrahydrocannabinol the active ingredient that causes persons to feel and experience the high as well as other effects
Marijuana Overview FACT: Mental Impact Of Marijuana Use May impact development of the teenage brain affecting memory, decision-making skills, and intelligence May increase risk of future mental health problems Linked to depression and anxiety; loss of motivation; schizophrenia FACT: Marijuana As A Substance Abuse Issue Marijuana users more likely to use other illegal drugs On average, about 1 in 9 persons who experimented 1 in 6 persons who started in their teens 1 in 2 persons who used daily Become addicted to marijuana
Marijuana Overview FACT: Legal Consequences To Drugged Driving Of Marijuana Use Marijuana-involved traffic fatalities increased by 510% from 2003 to 2013 Currently, 1 in 9 drivers involved in fatal crashes tested positive for marijuana Evaluating Suspects Under The Influence Of Cannabis: Odor of marijuana; marked reddening of conjunctiva; marijuana debris in mouth; body tremors; disorientation; relaxed inhibitions
Local Response to Medical and Recreational Marijuana in Colorado Of 321 total local jurisdictions: 228 (71 percent) prohibit any medical or recreational marijuana businesses 67 (21 percent) allow any medical and recreational marijuana businesses 26 (8 percent) allow either medical or recreational marijuana businesses, not both
Perspective Colorado - Statewide Medical Marijuana Dispensaries = 497 Recreational Marijuana = 369 Starbucks Coffee = 405 McDonalds = 227 Open Source: as of 1/1/2015 Colorado Department of Revenue McDonalds Regional Headquarters Starbucks Headquarters
Open Source: as of 1/1/2015 Colorado Department of Revenue McDonalds Regional Headquarters Starbucks Headquarters
The Reality Colorado now leads the country in past-month marijuana use for all ages (12-17/18-25/26+) Drug related suspensions/expulsions up 34% Since legalization reports in pot in middle school and high school has soared. Marijuana and Impaired Driving 40% of all DUI s are for marijuana 77% are marijuana and alcohol or another drug Fatalities from 2007 to 2012 have increase 100% Emergency room visits have increased The black market has increase
The Reality Students at Metropolitan State University of Denver schools criminal justice and criminology, and psychology programs research shows: In Denver total crime increased by 40% (from 2010-2013)
Edibles & Drinkables
Spot The Pot!
1) Spot The Pot: Rice Crispies A B C D
2) Spot The Pot: Gummy Candies A B C D
3) Spot The Pot: Medicated Drinks A B C D
Vaping: Dabs & Waxes
Dabs & Waxes: What Are They? Dabs & Waxes: street/slang terms for extracted THC oil from marijuana plants very high concentration of THC Other street/slang terms: shatter, BHO (butane honey oil), earwax, budder, oil/710, errl, glob, etc. Street/slang terms by product names (based on marijuana strain)
Dabs & Waxes: How Are They Made? The process is very dangerous that can involve destruction, severe injury and/or death...
Dabs & Waxes: Why The Concern? One puff of dab/wax = ten puffs of marijuana Effects are immediate; intensity of effects are extreme often causing blackouts Significantly increases tolerance...quickly leading to addiction Inhaled using vapes/e-cig devices...making it difficult to detect Vaping dabs/waxes is growing popularity among teens
Electronic Cigarettes (E-Cigarettes) An electronic cigarette (e-cig or e-cigarette), personal vaporizer (PV) or electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) is a battery powered vaporizer which simulates the feeling of smoking, but without tobacco combustion. Their use is commonly called vaping. This same device can be used to smoke concentrated cannabis, called honey oil, wax, shatter, dabs, and several other names. The THC level can be greater than 70%. Teens call them trippy sticks. The marijuana is undetected by sight and smell.
Vaping Dabs/Waxes: The Devices - Look Out For -
Vaping Dabs/Waxes: The Devices & Starter Kits - Look Out For -
Begin the conversation about marijuana influence and use by talking with your youth Gain insight into the pressures they may be facing, and how they handle these pressures Gauge how your youth feels about marijuana in general
Begin by setting a POSITIVE FRAME of MIND KEEP AN OPEN MIND BE CLEAR ABOUT YOUR GOALS BE CALM AND RELAXED BE POSITIVE DON T LECTURE FIND A COMFORTABLE SETTING CHOOSE A CALM MOMENT BE AWARE OF BODY LANGUAGE AND TONE PARTNERSHIP FOR DRUG FREE KIDS
TRY ACTIVE LISTENTING BE POSITIVE ASK OPEN ENDED QUESTIONS LET YOUR TEEN KNOW THAT YOU HEAR THEM REPEAT WHAT YOU HEARD AND ASK THEM QUESTIONS OFFER EMPATHY AND COMPASSION BE GENUINE PARTNERSHIP FOR DRUG FREE KIDS
IF IT DOESN T HAPPEN AS YOU HOPED THE FIRST TIME DON T GIVE UP. BE PATIENT. THESE SKILLS TAKE PRACTICE. YOU LL HAVE MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO TALK.
Turn KNOWLEDGE Into ACTION SET ASIDE FAMILY TIME EAT DINNER TOGETHER COMMUNICATE REGULARLY AGREE ON FAMILY RULES CONTINUE TO STAY INFORMED ABOUT DRUGS & YOUTH JOIN A COMMUNITY COALITION ON PREVENTION BE A VOICE AND AN ADVOCATE FOR YOUR YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN CIVIC DECISIONS (VOTE!)