The Drug Enforcement Administration has a message to young people. Instead of using drugs, focus on becoming an Instagram Influencer.
The federal agency promotes tips on how to achieve a “natural” high as an alternative to drug use. It shares what it calls “7 Better Highs”, such as playing video games, becoming famous on Instagram and visiting a pet shop to see animals.
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DEA HQ July 11 2023
Some of the suggestions include hiking, sports, and going to an amusement park. The DEA, which is known for trying to decode emojis it believes are used to purchase drugs, has a few suggestions that are not so standard.
It’s great to see what your friends do on Instagram. If you took it a bit more seriously, then you could become a young trend-setter and take over the entire world,” says the post at DEA’s teen site Just Think Twice.
It says: “OK, even if the app doesn’t make you rich or famous, you can still gain a following by taking really cool pictures and showing off your talent.”
It’s ironic that the DEA blog suggests that people can use cannabis as an alternative to get high. This includes going to amusement park, playing video games, and creating music.
The agency recommends playing video games, which is an activity that 54 percent of gamers do while on cannabis.
It asks without irony, “Do you wish to escape reality?” Playing video games can be a great way to escape reality.
DEA said that singing could also be a natural high.
“Be honest. “Does your family cringe when you sing along to your favorite songs on radio?” asked the question. You know what you can? YouTube voice lessons can help you learn how to sing! You may be surprised to find that you are getting better. The challenge can be a great way to fill your free time.
“Who needs to do drugs? “All of these activities will give you a natural high,” concludes.
DEA also celebrated its 50th Anniversary last week. This marks a half-century of enforcing laws criminalizing drugs that have not succeeded in eradicating them. At the same time, nearly half the country has now legalized marijuana.
The DEA has also been given the task of examining the science behind cannabis in order to make a decision on whether it should be removed from Schedule I under the Controlled Substances Act. This directive was issued by President Joe Biden last year.
The DEA Museum publicly acknowledged last year that racially biased drug laws were partially responsible for the agency’s founding.
Massachusetts Marijuana sales hit a new record high of $152 million in June, with the state nearing $5 billion in recreational purchases since market launch
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