Certified Johnny’s Ambassadors Trainer
Brandi Welch is 22 years old and a 2019 graduate of both Tulare Union High School and the Arts, Media, and Entertainment (AME) Academy. Since January 2023, she has been the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Abuse Prevention Coordinator with Tulare County NCADD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence), located in the Central Valley of California. Brandi is a recovered Marijuana/THC user with a personal testimony of her own, who is willing to share her story with anyone who will listen. Brandi is passionate about informing both parents and her generation, “Gen Z,” about the dangers of Marijuana/THC use. Brandi is an active member of her home church, serving on both the Praise & Worship Team and the Children’s Ministry. Loyal to her Alma Mater, she also serves as the alumnus Secretary of the AME Advisory Board.
POSSIBLE TOPICS
In addition to the Johnny’s Ambassadors material, Hannah presents this topic:
Marijuana, Generation Z and Me: My Recovery from Cannabis-Induced Psychosis
Description:
As a part of generation Z, Brandi will be providing insight of her first-hand experience with marijuana, with an emphasis on the importance of educating our youth on the effects of THC use. She will be sharing her experience with cannabis use, beginning with the time that led up to her first initial use of marijuana/THC, the time and state she was in while using, when symptoms of CIP began to occur, and ending with her testimony of recovery. She will then discuss the dangers of marijuana commercialization targeting youth and how to better support Gen Z in a time where teen marijuana usage is higher than ever.
Objectives:
- Understand how to support Gen Z by educating and informing them about Marijuana/THC
- Understand what draws Gen Z to start using or continue using THC
- Learn marijuana trends and how the industry is marketing to Gen Z
- Find out how to recognize signs and symptoms of CIP