4 Ways to Keep Our Teens Away from Marijuana

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Hey there! So, we all know that keeping our kids away from marijuana can be a bit tricky, especially now that it’s legal in many places. A recent study from a group of researchers at a well-known university suggests that if we tackle this issue early on—learning from what we’ve seen with alcohol and tobacco—we can really make a difference. Here are four friendly tips to help keep our teens away from pot:

1. Keep Prices High

The researchers found that when tobacco prices go up, teens tend to smoke less. Marijuana is already more expensive than alcohol or tobacco, which is a good start. We just need to find that sweet spot where prices are high enough to deter teens without pushing adults back to shady dealers. It’s also crucial to keep single joints and edibles under control since those are the easiest for young people to afford.

2. Regulate Where It’s Sold

Studies show that teens are more likely to use drugs if they’re sold near schools or parks. So, let’s make sure marijuana shops are a good distance away from these places. The researchers also recommend that these stores only sell marijuana and that they strictly check IDs at the door. Retailers should face hefty fines if they sell to anyone underage.

3. Make Edibles Less Tempting

While some teens might seek out marijuana, little kids can accidentally get their hands on it, especially with edibles that look like candy. Those colorful packages are a huge red flag! States should require childproof packaging and designs that aren’t appealing to children. I mean, do we really need cartoon characters on edibles?

4. Control the Marketing

We know that young people are influenced by advertising. So, let’s make sure that marijuana marketing isn’t glamorizing its use like we’ve seen with alcohol and tobacco in the past. No cartoonish ads, and definitely no commercials during kids’ shows. We should learn from the past and ensure that marijuana marketing is tightly regulated to protect our youth.

Of course, marijuana comes with its own unique challenges that we didn’t see with alcohol or tobacco. For example, it can be grown easily at home, and some parents and doctors are turning to it for medicinal purposes. But if we learn from the past, we can hopefully keep our kids safe from falling into bad habits.

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In summary, by managing marijuana prices, controlling retail environments, ensuring edibles aren’t appealing to kids, and regulating advertising, we can effectively help keep our teens away from marijuana.