Report: ‘People think this is the marijuana they used in college. It is not.’
One Chance to Grow Up details dangers of today’s marijuana on children
By BRIAN PORTER | The Rocky Mountain Voice
COLORADO SPRINGS – When marijuana was legalized in Colorado more than a decade ago, it became apparent action would be needed to protect youth and One Chance to Grow Up was formed, co-founder Doug Robinson told a group of business leaders here last week.
“Colorado was the first state to legalize it,” he said. “We decided we had to do something about it. We had to focus on protecting kids.”
The citizen-led and funded non-profit was formed and, in the 11 years since marijuana was legalized, has impacted 37 pieces of legislation aimed at improving outcomes for children.
In the early years of the campaign, focus was toward child-resistant packaging, labeling and warn...