Ads target youth cannabis gummy abuse in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced a new public service campaign Thursday to educate kids and their caregivers about the risks associated with newer generations of cannabis products.

“Today’s cannabis products such as edibles can carry serious short-and long-term mental health risks for our youth, including anxiety, depression, and potentially psychotic disorders, leading to negative outcomes with a far-reaching impact on communities,” Gascón said in a news release.

The DA’s Office stated that newer cannabis products are up to 23 times stronger than they were 50 years ago.

“Teenagers and parents might not be aware of the potency and potential harms of these new products. We are honored to work with our partners in the county Department of Public Health and Office of Education on this important county-wide campaign to help set up our youth for success,” Gascón added.

Several multi-language billboards and bus stop ads will be placed throughout the county near high schools and in areas teenagers frequent.

The ads will also be printed in Armenian, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese, the DA’s Office said.

A map of the Cannabis Public Service Announcement (PSA) billboards and bus stop ads, which may vary from week to week, can be found here.

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced a new public service campaign Thursday to educate kids and their caregivers about the risks associated with newer generations of cannabis products. “Today’s cannabis products such as edibles can carry serious short-and long-term mental health risks for our youth, including anxiety, depression, and potentially psychotic disorders, leading […]