Seeing Through the Haze:
Why Data Tells the Truth
Teens Lie on Surveys...
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The Healthy Kids Colorado survey is anonymous, so there is no reason to lie.
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Administered remotely in classroom, which is proven to improve ensure responses are more accurate.
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Large sample size helps with accuracy.
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Some teens do mislead, but counter measures prevent inaccurate data.
Myth
vs.
Fact
The info you provide is just propaganda...
All my friends smoke pot
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This is based on data, not fake news.
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The information is from a random selection of Colorado teens 13-17 statewide.
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The agenda? Help teens avoid the pitfalls of drugs that come from peer pressure or stress.
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Two things can be the same at once: If you smoke pot, your friends likely do too.
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People who do drugs usually associate with those who do drugs too.
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Just because your friends smoke, doesn't mean you or other people your age do
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Can You
Guess Right?
The Graphs & Facts
Perception doesn't always match reality...
