When people ask me about my son before he started using THC, I try not to get emotional. But the truth is, my kid is gone. It’s been 28 months since he went into psychosis, but it feels like a lifetime.… Read the rest
Johnny’s Ambassadors PowerPoint Slides
We have created NEW PowerPoint slides with notes on the possible harms of teen THC use. You are FREE TO USE these AS IS in your educational presentations.
We will be adding more of these over time so check back frequently.… Read the rest
What is High THC Marijuana?
Report And Recommendations of the High Potency Cannabis Think Tank to the State of California
In October 2024, the state of California released a study that reviewed the impact of high-potency marijuana in their state: “Report And Recommendations of the High Potency Cannabis Think Tank to the State of California.”… Read the rest
Parents of Children with Cannabis-Induced Psychosis (CIP) – Episode 15: It’s More Than Just a Plant
Even though THC in marijuana has not been proven to help with any psychological condition, my son obtained a marijuana card at age 18 to try to help his anxiety. He had just graduated high school with honors, participated in Cross Country and Track, volunteered at a local hospital, and worked full-time during his gap year due to the pandemic.… Read the rest
Parents of Children with Cannabis-Induced Psychosis (CIP) – Episode 14: I was in denial
Not my son!! How could this happen? I raised my son to have a healthy fear of drugs and alcohol. We raised our kids in a sober home. I was the director of Celebrate Recovery for years.
One Easter also happened to be 420 Day.… Read the rest
Parents of Children with Cannabis-Induced Psychosis (CIP) – Episode 13: I will never get addicted
My son came home for summer break before his senior year of college, and it was a great time camping and boogie boarding. But one thing was different—I’d find him in our backyard getting high every night. I told him I was worried, and he said, “Mom, I promise.… Read the rest
The Impact of THC on Our Children: Summary Review
by Tal Gur
What happens when a harmless puff turns into a life-altering crisis?
In The Impact of THC on Our Children: A Parent’s Worst Nightmare, Laura Stack weaves together 25 heart-wrenching narratives that shine a spotlight on the hidden dangers of today’s potent THC products—and why every parent needs to pay attention.… Read the rest
Effects of THC on Youth: Association of State Cannabis Legalization With Cannabis Use Disorder and Cannabis Poisoning
Excessive use of modern high-potency cannabis can prove incapacitating, both in the long and short terms. Recently, a study with a large sample size highlighted the abrupt rise in reported cases of Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) and cannabis poisoning in states that have legalized both medical and recreational cannabis use.… Read the rest
Johnny’s Ambassadors new 45-minute documentary, Cannabis-Induced Psychosis: A Silent Epidemic
A candid and intimate look at cannabis-induced psychosis through the eyes of young people who lived it, revealing the silent epidemic that’s tearing apart families, and the long path to recovery.
After a year of work, thanks to a generous donation from the Gerald and Daphna Cramer Family Foundation, Johnny’s Ambassadors documentary, Cannabis-Induced Psychosis: A Silent Epidemic is finished!… Read the rest
Parents of Children with Cannabis-Induced Psychosis (CIP) – Episode 12: There’s a Silent Epidemic
My name is Dr. Patricia Jones Blessman. I am a retired licensed clinical psychologist. In the fall of 2019, as Illinois was rushing headlong towards marijuana legalization, my godson’s mother called from the hospital. She described symptoms that sounded like an acute psychotic crisis.… Read the rest