My sweet boy used to cover me up when I felt sick or couldn’t wait to make me surprise meals for Mother’s Day or birthday. His friends encouraged him to start smoking pot when he was 14. As a single mom I was away from home a lot working.… Read the rest
Maureen – June 8, 2025
My son Joe was an average to good student, Varsity level baseball player, and golfer in High School. He was kind, sensitive and thoughtful of others. Fast forward to his sophomore year in high school. He began using marijuana at 15 years old.… Read the rest
The Bradford Hill Analysis of Causation Applied to Cannabis Use and the Development of Chronic Psychotic Disorders
The Bradford Hill Analysis of Causation Applied to Cannabis Use and the Development of Chronic Psychotic Disorders as appeared in the Appendix of the book, The Impact of THC on Our Children: A Parent’s Worst Nightmare.
Written by Christine L.… Read the rest
Chrissy – March 3, 2025
I am writing to share my daughter’s experience with vaping high-potency THC. My daughter started her freshman year and turned 14 in September 2022. She did well in school, but struggled to fit in socially. She had been diagnosed at a young age with ADHD, anxiety, and autism.… Read the rest
A Letter to Parents Concerned About Their Child’s THC Use
By Ben Cort
Excerpted from his new book, Weed Inked.
A reporter from the New York Post recently called asking my thoughts on a bill that would require parents to attend diversion/education programs with their kids when the kids got caught with THC.… Read the rest
Anonymous – December 31, 2024
THC Recovery. First and foremost, THC psychosis could go on permanently (which is then labeled schizophrenia) if they continue smoking/vaping/dabbing/taking edibles (however they are ingesting THC products). No psychiatrist should be labeling them with a serious mental health illness until at least one year 100% clean and drug-free.… Read the rest
Johnny’s Fifth Angelversary
Five years ago, on November 20, 2019, my beloved 19-year-old son, Johnny, took his life. As many of you know, he had a psychotic episode from using high-potency THC concentrates. I can’t believe it’s been five years. So much has happened.… Read the rest
Join Foundry Front Range Team Members and Colleagues for an Informative Continuing Education Lunch & Learn Event November 22 Webinar
Please register now to participate in our November 22 continuing education event featuring leading cannabis impacts and policy experts Laura Stack and Ben Cort.
Foundry Front Range can accommodate up to 30 guests in-person and all are welcome to join virtually.… Read the rest
MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK – THC Causes Mental Harms in Youth
In 1990, Congress officially established the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). Advocates such as Johnny’s Ambassadors have worked together to sponsor activities to educate the public about mental illness. This year, Mental Illness Awareness Week is October 6-12, and World Mental Health Day is October 10.… Read the rest
Register now for the Glad to Be #THCFree: Unlocking the Power of a Drug-Free Life! Webinar
Even if you can’t attend in person, REGISTER ANYWAY, and you’ll automatically receive the recording the following day, whether you attended or not.
In celebration of #StopDabbing Day, this year on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, Johnny’s Ambassadors is offering a FREE webinar with Certified Johnny’s Ambassadors Trainer, Hannah Palmer!… Read the rest