Knowledge gives you the power to protect kids
We’ve been vigilant about the effects of THC on kids from the first days of legalization.
We’ve collected several resources to help you advocate for kids and become a trusted voice in your community.
February 1, 2026
Is the Colorado marijuana market shrinking? Absolutely. It was inevitable as more and more states legalized...
August 1, 2025
Restrict the location of healing centers and all licenses to light industrial only
Increase the distance...
July 6, 2025
Words Matter – Colorado’s official term is “Natural Medicine” to be used in “Healing Centers”
“Natural”...
June 20, 2025
On January 1, 2014, adult-use sales of marijuana began in Colorado. Since then, impressionable youth...
May 29, 2025
One Chance to Grow Up + Tea on THC
We’re proud to partner with Tea on THC, a campaign launched in collaboration...
December 31, 2024
One Chance has accomplished so much since forming as a nonprofit in 2013 after Colorado voters approved...
December 1, 2024
When Whitney’s son Sammy tragically died after a terrifying THC-induced psychotic episode, she...
November 26, 2024
The changes in both Washington, D.C., and your local community may cause uncertainty regarding protecting...
October 14, 2024
Data collection around THC use is important because it informs policy making by measuring the effects...
October 1, 2024
Morgan McCoy is a Florida mom and medical marijuana user. After her 6 year old ate a relative’s...
September 24, 2024
Cannabis use disorder (CUD) and mental health are very complex topics. Find a sample of critical information...
August 14, 2024
The Healthy Kids Colorado Survey is a sample of middle and high school students from Colorado taken every...
August 1, 2024
Winnie’s son was a normal, healthy teenager involved in clubs and sports, and an excellent student....
June 20, 2024
Intoxicating hemp products are available in almost every state and online both legally, and illegally,...
June 1, 2024
Kyle is a dedicated visual arts teacher at Mountain Range High School in Westminster, Colorado, with...
May 16, 2024
First-time use of most substances peaks during the summer months of June and July. The summer months...
April 10, 2024
The use of false messages including that marijuana helps with focus, learning, depression, anxiety, morning...
April 1, 2024
Jake is the Co-Founder & CEO of Vive18 which exists to save young lives from addiction (and boredom)...
March 13, 2024
Co-founder Diane Carlson, National Policy Director (pictured above) recently traveled to Washington DC...
March 1, 2024
Laura is the founder and CEO of Johnny’s Ambassadors, an organization dedicated to educating the public...
February 20, 2024
One Chance’s Julie Dreifaldt presented to Denver Public Schools’ Substance Use Prevention...
February 1, 2024
Randy and Heather tragically lost their son, Randy, to cannabis-induced psychosis and suicide. Randy...
January 19, 2024
In the ever-evolving marijuana industry, the preferred method of intake for concentrate products appears...
January 1, 2024
Michelle is a courageous mother and fierce advocate for youth drug prevention. Michelle tragically lost...
October 26, 2021
The act requires the Colorado school of public health to do a systematic review of the scientific research...
August 2, 2021
A responsible industry acknowledges that flavored products appeal to kids, as does marketing of sweet,...
February 2, 2021
There are no restrictions in Colorado and other adult-use states on the potency of THC products. Consequently,...
December 4, 2020
It is time to end the practice of illustrating all marijuana-related news and educational materials with...
October 2, 2018
Marijuana in post-legalization Colorado has changed significantly in both the potencies of products sold...



























