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June Newsletter: Legislative update & new startling research
Dear Champion, Happy summer! We’d like to share a few updates with you. As you know, Colorado is considered by many to be the nation’s leader
Community Voices: Whitney’s Story
June 22 , 2023 Dear Champion, Welcome to the second edition of our new Community Voices newsletter! Today we’ll be sharing One Chance friend and supporter
Marijuana linked to mental health risks in young adults, growing evidence shows
This article from NBC News highlights worldwide research over many years covering millions of people that finds that the legalization of marijuana and increased THC
After notable spike in unintentional drug poisonings in infants, health officials stress importance of safe storage for medication & THC edibles
Erie County Department of Health, Upstate New York Poison Center urge parents & caregivers to keep all drugs up and away from children Read the
WSJ Opinion: Legal Weed Feeds the Teen Mental-Health Crisis
In this excellent opinion piece from the Wall Street Journal, Erica Komisar argues that the existence of legal marijuana markets is fueling the occurrence of
Depression & anxiety symptoms linked to vaping nicotine and THC in teens and young adults
In a news release from the American Heart Association, a recent study of 2,500 people ages 13-24 was highlighted. The study found that “nicotine-only vapers,
Scientists Discover a Startling Potential Link Between Marijuana Legalization and Asthma
This article covers a study conducted by Columbia University and The City University of New York which found that “there has been a rise in
Oklahoma sees uptick of accidental marijuana consumption among kids under 5
This article from FOX 23 NEWS highlights the risks posed by medical marijuana products in Oklahoma that may be appealing to kids, including accidental ingestions
Peddling more pot to Colorado kids | Colorado Springs Gazette
This article from the Colorado Gazette quotes One Chance’s co-founder Rachel O’Bryan about Colorado HB21-1317 and the issues surrounding medical marijuana. Read the article HERE.
Know THC: High School Graduation and Beyond
May 10, 2023 May is here and it’s an exciting time for teenagers and families with prom, graduation, parties, and end-of-year celebrations. These upcoming spring
Mayoral Candidate Kelly Brough addresses how to support Denver kids amid marijuana commercialization
May 16th, 2023 Denver Mayoral Candidate Kelly Brough responded to three specific questions One Chance to Grow Up posed about how to support Denver youth
Know THC: False Messages
April 12, 2023 This month began with April Fools Day. When it comes to marijuana, we cannot let our kids be fooled into believing anything
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