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On August 14th, the state of Washington in the United States announced that 11 community organizations have been granted a total of $1.3 million in funding to support prevention projects aimed at curbing the use of marijuana and commercial tobacco among adolescents.
Michele Roberts, the Assistant Secretary for Prevention and Community Health at the Ministry of Health, stated:
We aspire to directly provide resources to these community organizations, each of which possesses a deep understanding of their respective demographics. This will yield innovative and exciting solutions.
According to the Ministry of Health, community involvement and understanding are crucial for addressing the disproportionate impact on BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth who are targeted by the commercial tobacco and cannabis industries.
According to a press release from the department, 9 out of 10 smokers started smoking before the age of 18, and 99% started before the age of 26. Although the percentage of teenage smokers has significantly decreased, the Washington State Department of Health states that more work still needs to be done.
The department also plans to collaborate with grant recipients to establish mentoring relationships between organizations. The goal is to assist new and emerging projects in obtaining support for organizational growth and expanding their ability to influence youth and future funding applications.
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A total of $1.3 million has been donated to support efforts aimed at curbing the use of cannabis and tobacco products among teenagers.
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