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Percentage of teens smoking pot more heavily on the increase
Read this before Prom, Grad Night and other end of year celebrations
If you are like many Davis parents and think
that it is ok for kids to smoke pot, you might want to read a recent report out
by The Partnership at Drugfree.org, being
released today. http://www.drugfree.org/newsroom/pats-2011
According to the
report, marijuana use by teens is on the rise, with nearly 1 in 10 lighting up at least 20 or more times
a month. The percentage of teens smoking
pot 20 or more times a month. That rate went from 5 percent in 2008 to 9 percent last year, or about
1.5 million teens.
Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/05/01/4458368/more-teens-taking-hits-as-pot.html#storylink=cpyParents "need to be be stressing the message that this behavior is unhealthy", according to Partnership at Drugfree.org, President Steve Pasier. "The mindset among parents is that it's just a little weed or a few pills - no biggie." But, the Partnership study suggests a link between teens who smoke pot more regularly and the use of other drugs. Teens who smoked 20 times or more a month were almost twice as likely as kids who smoked pot less frequently to use ecstasy, cocaine or crack. Many students and teachers say pot is everywhere, and they can obtain it easily. Make sure you talk to your child about your expectations before they head out for end of the year activities.
The partnership study suggests a link
between teens who smoke pot more regularly and the use of other drugs. Teens who
smoked 20 times or more a month were almost twice as likely as kids who smoked
pot less frequently to use ecstasy, cocaine or crack.
Ask students or teachers you know, trust and respect
about the use of marijuana by Davis kids. It might surprise you. Then, talk to
your teens about your expectations before they head out for end of year
celebrations.
See the recent Sac Bee article re. the study at http://www.sacbee.com/2012/05/01/4458368/more-teens-taking-hits-as-pot.html
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Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/05/01/4458368/more-teens-taking-hits-as-pot.html#storylink=cpy