Park Life 71 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) Drugs campaigners welcomed a new television advert shown last night aimed at warning teenagers of the mental health problems associated with cannabis. The £2.2m government campaign is targeted at 11-18 year olds. In the advert, one actor demonstrates the symptoms associated with smoking the drug. The film shows the mind-altering effects of the drug. The voiceover at the end warns: "The more you mess with cannabis, the more it can mess with your mind." Promoted by Frank, the drugs advice and information service for teenagers run by the Home Office the Department of Health and the Department for Children, Families and Schools, it aims to tackle the high number of teenagers treated for cannabis use. In 2005, 10,000 11 to 17-year-olds were treated - 10 times the number a decade ago. It also aims to curtail the increasing use of skunk, a potent form of cannabis. While it is not the first anti-cannabis advert to appear on British television, it is the first to specifically target 11-14 year-old "dabblers and contemplaters", children considering smoking the drug without awareness of any consequent problems. It is also aimed at slightly older peers who may have already tried the drug. The campaign follows the reclassification of cannabis last month from class C to class B. The home secretary overruled the opinion of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, which advised that cannabis should remain class C. A spokesman for Frank, Chris Hudson, said: "Cannabis is the most commonly used illegal drug in Britain and binge smoking to achieve maximum effect may be putting people's mental health in serious danger. There is evidence of a link between cannabis and mental health problems such as schizophrenia, and those who first use it at an early age may be more at risk. You never truly know what you're getting and stronger cannabis, such as skunk, can increase the chance of a nasty reaction." Steve Rolles of the drug policy foundation Transform welcomed spending on drugs education because it was "usually starved of resources". American campaigns showing how cannabis can make people boring had been more successful than the "just say no" message", he said. Another complete waste of money. http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2009/feb...s-mental-health Edited February 16, 2009 by Park Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31600 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Is there any proof to show that these campaigns actually work? There is a risk that the constant talk of illegal drugs normalises it rather than puts kids off it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Is there any proof to show that these campaigns actually work? There is a risk that the constant talk of illegal drugs normalises it rather than puts kids off it. Prevention is always better than cure. I smoke a lot but i think getting information to kids in a balanced way is the right thing to do as if they want to do it, they will do it anyway with or without the right information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Is there any proof to show that these campaigns actually work? There is a risk that the constant talk of illegal drugs normalises it rather than puts kids off it. Prevention is always better than cure. I smoke a lot but i think getting information to kids in a balanced way is the right thing to do as if they want to do it, they will do it anyway with or without the right information. Congrats to you boys at GSK btw on the new initiative. Got through to you at last eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I think I was more mental when I gave it up for about 3 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 I think I was more mental when I gave it up for about 3 months. I was at the Rota Flora on Sat night for a heavy dub session. The green was Dutch and pretty strong...I went for a piss and I swear I couldn't feel my cock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I think I was more mental when I gave it up for about 3 months. I was at the Rota Flora on Sat night for a heavy dub session. The green was Dutch and pretty strong...I went for a piss and I swear I couldn't feel my cock. Yeah mon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I think I was more mental when I gave it up for about 3 months. I was at the Rota Flora on Sat night for a heavy dub session. The green was Dutch and pretty strong...I went for a piss and I swear I couldn't feel my cock. Maybe it wasn't your cock you were holding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 I think I was more mental when I gave it up for about 3 months. I was at the Rota Flora on Sat night for a heavy dub session. The green was Dutch and pretty strong...I went for a piss and I swear I couldn't feel my cock. Maybe it wasn't your cock you were holding. Honestly man those are the last toilets on earth you want to be grabbing cock in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31600 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) I couldn't feel my cock. A common complaint from Mrs P I bet. Edited February 16, 2009 by ewerk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 I couldn't feel my cock. A common complaint from Mrs P I bet. When I give it she feels it alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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