In 2014 when we lived in Colorado, my son celebrated the legalization of marijuana by writing 420, which is code for the marijuana holiday and a time promoted to smoke marijuana, on his clothes and arms. He was a boy scout and played baseball.… Read the rest
Sally S. – September 2, 2020
A 2014 Open Letter to the Person Who Called Me a Failed Parent
I belong to the club no one wants to join. My son Andy died by suicide in March 2014 at age 31 in Arizona. I have since met other mothers enduring this life change and trying to heal as I am.… Read the rest
What Symptoms Do Adolescents Try to Treat with Marijuana, And Does It Help?
By Laura Stack
Most of us are so used to thinking of marijuana as a recreational drug that it might surprise you to learn that some teens don’t use it to get high. In a number of small studies, teenage users have reported using marijuana primarily to cope with life issues.… Read the rest
How Does Marijuana Influence Adolescent Brain Development?
By Laura Stack
The cartoon of Johnny aiming for a mailbox with a bat while driving in the back of a speeding car pretty much depicts the lack of judgment characteristic of a yet-undeveloped adolescent prefrontal cortex.
As America’s #1 most-used illicit drug and #2 most-popular substance after alcohol, marijuana has been subject to a wide battery of medical studies over the past few decades.… Read the rest
Fact vs. Fiction: Can Marijuana Kill You?
By Laura Stack
One of the most common questions that people ask marijuana experts, advocates, and opponents alike is the one posed in the title of this blog: Can marijuana kill you? It’s an excellent question, and during my research for this and other blogs, I’ve read as many articles that concluded “Absolutely not!”… Read the rest
Johnny’s Ambassadors prepares for walk to #StopDabbing
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Johnny’s Ambassadors prepares for walk to #StopDabbing
Johnny’s Ambassadors will be hosting their first walk to #StopDabbing at Valor Christian High School Stadium in Highlands Ranch on Sunday, September 20.… Read the rest
The State of THC in Colorado Teens’ Marijuana Use, 2019
By Laura Stack
As a Colorado mother whose family has been devastated by teen marijuana use, I was quite interested when the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) released two important studies on August 3, 2020: THC in Colorado Marijuana, and its Healthy Kids Colorado Survey (HKCS) 2019 Supplemental.… Read the rest
What Are the Types and Potencies of Modern Marijuana?
By Laura Stack
Marijuana is a pervasive drug in U.S. culture, and has been since long before its legalization, partial legalization, or decriminalization in 42 states and the District of Colombia. Originally, there were only three main types of marijuana product: flower, hashish, and hash oil.… Read the rest
Johnny’s Five Values: Part V, Gratitude
By Laura Stack
In the days and weeks after Johnny died, several of his friends came to our house to visit. They expressed their love for Johnny and shared memories with us. They showed us such kindness by taking the time to talk with us.… Read the rest
Johnny’s Five Values: Part IV, Enthusiasm!
By Laura Stack
Continuing our series on Johnny’s most important values, he listed his fourth value as Enthusiasm. It probably won’t surprise you to learn it’s one of my personal values as well. I make much of my living as a professional speaker on the topics of productivity and time management, and without enthusiasm, I couldn’t do my job well.… Read the rest