Saving Our Youth from the Harms of Marijuana
By Laura Stack
There’s a lingering belief among marijuana advocates and large sections of the public that marijuana is safer than tobacco. This myth most likely originated from an old misconception, akin to comparing apples to oranges; not just because of the inherent differences between the plants, but because the two have typically been prepared and administered differently.… Read the rest
Today, May 9, National Drug Prevention Day, Johnny’s Ambassadors is launching a new online marijuana education and prevention community for marijuana prevention partners to connect, communicate, and collaborate! This community will be a discussion forum for members to ask questions, discuss industry issues, share ideas, post resources, and list events.… Read the rest
Dear Laura,
Just want to write you a letter to thank you for all the good you are doing. Your response to my email and website helped me find a solution for my son Henry who is now at a Ozark Trails Academy in Missouri.… Read the rest
Are you ready for the Johnny’s Ambassadors MAY MARIJUANA MONTH Prevention Challenge? We have developed a kit you are free to download, post, and use, with activities for National Prevention week from May 8-14 and Prevention Day on May 9.
By Laura Stack
There’s a saying, famously quoted in a Nirvana song, “Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you.” That might be the case for some politicians, celebrities, and spies, but for most of us, it represents delusional thinking.… Read the rest
My Experience with CIP
Growing up, I’ve always been an anxious kid. I’m not going to lie, my anxiety never stopped me from being a troublemaker despite the consequences. Although I was in the honor roll in middle school, high school was a different story.… Read the rest
Is the following statement FACT or CRAP?
15. Marijuana isn’t harmful for your health.
Answer: CRAP
Marijuana smoke can cause symptoms of chronic bronchitis, a heavy cough, and lung irritation. What are marijuana’s effects on lung health https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/marijuana/what-are-marijuanas-effects-lung-health
I doubt there’s anyone among us who hasn’t heard a tobacco smoker hacking away like they’re about to cough up a lung.… Read the rest
Is the following statement FACT or CRAP?
14. You might worry people are out to get you when you use marijuana.
Answer: FACT
Using marijuana can make you paranoid and think others intend to harm you. How cannabis causes paranoia https://academic.oup.com/schizophreniabulletin/article/41/2/391/2526091… Read the rest
My son took his own life as a result of Cannabis Induced Psychosis in December, 2021, with Persecutory Delusions, as he said 2 years ago ‘I am going to kill myself, before ‘they’ kill me’, and so it turned out.
He was taken to A&E after a suicide attempt, by the Police, and was allowed to ‘step outside for a cigarette’ by A&E staff, which led to his disappearance and death, the same day, I have been offered the opportunity to take a Civil Case against our Medical System, the Government run NHS, here in the UK.… Read the rest
Is the following statement FACT or CRAP?
13. Marijuana lowers your anxiety.
Answer: CRAP
Those who start using marijuana frequently at a young age are more likely to have anxiety disorder in early adulthood. Cannabis and anxiety and depression in young adults: a large prospective study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17314727/… Read the rest