Weld County Public Symposium Looks at Youth Marijuana and Tobacco Trends

With the recent legalization of pot in Colorado, illegal youth access, consumption and addiction are real concerns to Weld County Health. Marijuana and tobacco products are increasingly looking like harmless candy and food products. The Colorado Tobacco, Education, and Prevention Alliance (CTEPA) will host a symposium to unveil the latest tactics by the marijuana and tobacco industry to attract new customers—particularly youth—and what the implications will be for drug addiction, health, and drug usage rates.

When:                 Tuesday April 30

                             3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Where:                 Kent Donahue Community Room

                             Greeley Police Department

                             2875 W. 10^th Street

Contact:               Eric Aakko

                              Public Information Officer

                      (970) 304-6470, ext. 2380; (970) 673-2893 (mobile)

                      eaakko@weldgov.com