In case you missed it.
Of particular note to all the self-assured parents and grandparents who
voted for legalized, recreational marijuana, with the understanding that said
legalization would not impact minors (possession of which is illegal for those
under 21 years of age), there is good news and bad news.
From an article by Elena Holodny, Business Insider, dated 12/23/14:
‘America’s High School Kids Prefer
Weed.’
The good news: Ms. Holodny’s research has shown that cigarette smoking has
trended down: “Only 10.3% (High
Schoolers) have reportedly smoked a cigarette in the past 30 days, down from
27.4% in 2000”
The bad news: However, as the above chart shows; “The gap between marijuana and cigarette
usage is widening. Until 2008,
cigarettes were the preferred option, but now weed is clearly the go-to for
those in High-School.”
Cigarette companies are now pondering the feasibility of
entering the marijuana business – clearly a growth industry; and an apparently attractive commodity to our youth.
For the tobacco industry, a new motto might be, or is it
their old motto, ‘Get ‘em while they’re young.’
True Nelson
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