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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.

  • Administered remotely in classroom, which is proven to improve ensure responses are more accurate.

  • Large sample size helps with accuracy.

  • 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.

  • The information is from a random selection of Colorado teens 13-17 statewide.

  • 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.

  • People who do drugs usually associate with those who do drugs too.

  • Just because your friends smoke, doesn't mean you or other people your age do

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Can You
Guess Right?

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What percentage of HS youth in CO have NOT used alcohol in the past 30 days?

The correct answer is 76%

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What percentage of HS youth in CO have NOT used marijuana in the past 30 days?

The correct answer is 83%

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The Graphs & Facts

Perception doesn't always match reality...

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These facts may
surprise you, but they are true.

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