Yet another similar story. Our son (20 as well) became psychotic after ingesting a 50 mg edible on his birthday (6/10) while he was also going through a dab cartridge every few days. He became increasingly paranoid and angry (180 degree turn from his usual gentle nature) to the point where he was so aggressive I had to leave my own house. … Read the rest
CANNABIS PROBABLY DOES CAUSE SCHIZOPHRENIA
Guest post by Erik Messamore, MD, Johnny’s Ambassadors Scientific Advisory Board member
This article was originally published on Dr. Messamore’s blog.
PSYCHOSIS IS ONE OF THE OLDEST AND BEST-DOCUMENTED RISKS OF CANNABIS USE.
Associations between cannabis use and psychosis appeared in the medical literature soon after cannabis was introduced into Western medical practice in the 1850s.… Read the rest
Michelle P — July 14, 2021
Our son began using high potency THC products at the age of 14, during his freshman year of high school at a friend’s house. He quickly spiraled out of control… he got in trouble at school and was expelled. He lost many friends and ended up dropping out of high school by his junior year. … Read the rest
IS MARIJUANA GOOD FOR DEPRESSION?
Guest post by Dr. Erik Messamore, Johnny’s Ambassadors Scientific Advisory Board
A NATURAL QUESTION
Marijuana can provide a sense of happiness and relaxation for many users, so some people with depression may consider marijuana a way to treat their depression symptoms (Cuttler et al.,… Read the rest
What is 710 International Dab Day?
By Laura Stack
My name is Laura Stack, and we live in Highlands Ranch (a suburb south of Denver). My 19-year-old son, Johnny, died by suicide on November 20, 2019, after becoming psychotic from dabbing wax (marijuana concentrate). You can’t become psychotic from “just using weed,” you say?… Read the rest
Middle of the Night Break
Excerpt from The Dangerous Truth About Today’s Marijuana: Johnny Stack’s Life and Death Story (Freiling Press, July 10, 2021)
My cell phone rang at 3:00 a.m. It was Johnny. I got up to leave the bedroom so I wouldn’t wake John.… Read the rest
Colorado House Bill Passes to Regulate Marijuana Concentrates with Help from Johnny’s Ambassadors
On June 8, 2021, the Colorado legislature passed Colorado House Bill 1317 in an overwhelming bi-partisan passage to protect youth from the harms of marijuana and regulate marijuana concentrates. Gov. Jared Polis officially signed the bill on June 24, 2021 with Johnny’s Ambassadors founder Laura Stack present.… Read the rest
Angie L – June 28, 2021
I wanted to give some parents Hope out there. A few months ago I joined this group feeling very concerned and worried about my 16-year-old son. Since joining we have turned a massive corner. He is no longer dabbing. He has returned to my happy child.… Read the rest
Sadie – June 27, 2021
Hi Mrs. Stack,
I first wanted to say that I know it’s been a bit, but I’m so sorry for your loss. I don’t know if you remember me or not, but I went to school with Johnny since I could remember (since first grade until graduating high school).… Read the rest
Research Update: Marijuana for PTSD
If you’ve heard any of my talks about medical marijuana, you’ll know that one of my biggest frustrations with the medical marijuana system is the inclusion of PTSD as a qualifying condition. As a psychologist, particularly one who trained for 3 years in the VA Hospital system, its inclusion is baffling and disappointing: if you talk to anyone who actually treats PTSD in a professional context, they will tell you that marijuana and other addictive substances are contraindicated for PTSD.… Read the rest