The Washington State Department of Health Youth Cannabis and Commercial Tobacco Prevention Program (DOH YCCTPP) coordinates resources towards prevention and cessation of commercial tobacco and cannabis use. On the tobacco side, staff coordinate commercial tobacco prevention and cessation efforts in the state with other national, statewide, and local organizations while also distributing state and federal funding for this purpose. Regarding cannabis, staff implement the Washington Recovery Help Line, fund the non-profit Washington Poison Center (WAPC), and distribute local grants while creating prevention and education programming such as media campaigns and outreach to priority populations, including adults within cannabis retail environments.
Washington State Department of Health Youth Cannabis and Commercial Tobacco Prevention Program
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Washington State Department of Health Youth Cannabis and Commercial Tobacco Prevention Program
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Observations
The Week Ahead
(June 9, 2025)
- USA - Washington
- Washington State Department of Health Youth Cannabis and Commercial Tobacco Prevention Program
Public health officials in Washington state prepared to roll out an unprecedented array of engagements with cannabis stakeholders, targeting budtenders in particular.
WA House RSG - Committee Meeting
(September 17, 2024) - DOH YCCTPP Updates
DOH youth tobacco and cannabis prevention staff interpreted Healthy Youth Survey data, shared public health goals for the future, then responded to questions and concerns from legislators.