Talking to young people about cannabis
About this episode
The episode discusses how young people in New York learn about cannabis and how adults can engage in informed conversations with them.
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) recently released its Listen and Learn Report, a comprehensive look at how young people across New York are learning about cannabis, what they want to know, and how trusted adults such as parents, family members, guardians, teachers and mentors can better engage in meaningful, informed conversations. Our guests: Chad Anderson, vice president and co-founder of B.L.O.O.M. ROC Precious Brown, president and co-founder of B.L.O.O.M. ROC Lyla Hunt, director of public health and education for the New York State Office of Cannabis Management --- Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding. --- Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email , Facebook or Twitter . Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here . --- Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections .
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Guests: Chad Anderson, Precious Brown, Lyla Hunt
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Organizations: New York State Office of Cannabis Management
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