Our story of our son (E)’s struggle with Cannabis Use Disorder and Substance Induced Psychosis started in 2019. We dropped our intelligent, handsome, athletic, somewhat introverted freshman off at American University. As a kid that had some anxiety and ocd tendencies, was a bit introverted and had some lags as far as social development compared to peers, but nevertheless brilliant, extremely articulate and well liked on track to be a student and do some modeling.… Read the rest
Anonymous U – January 15, 2023
Our young adult daughter has been doing okay managing ADHD, anxiety, bipolar depression, and ARFID eating disorder for several years. She has been on medication and works with a therapist. She was hospitalized in 10th gr, with suicidal ideation then completed PHP and IOP programs. … Read the rest
Mary M – January 15, 2023
As with many of the kids affected by Cannabis Induced Psychosis, my son was motivated, bright, articulate. He was on a path to reach his dreams. In the spring of 2017, he came home from college with a degree and a severe addiction to marijuana. … Read the rest
Regina D – January 14, 2023
My son, Brian’s story began April 7,2018 when he was diagnosed with Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome after becoming severely dehydrated causing his kidneys to go into failure. He was in denial and to be honest so was I. We had only heard of marijuana relieving nausea not causing it. … Read the rest
Anonymous – January 14, 2023
My son has schizophrenia after 5 years of dabbing and using high potency THC. He says he started smoking to help with stress at his Ivy League college. He says THC helped him sleep and relax and didn’t understand our worrying about something that was legal.… Read the rest
Anonymous – January 14, 2023
On November 20, 2022, I had to go to my sons high school and pick him up because he was paranoid and delusional. His diagnosis of THC induced psychosis later that day came as a shock as I did not even know what a THC wax Vape was or that this was even a possibility.… Read the rest
Tina B – January 14, 2023
I’m so mad and sad how high-potency THC products have damaged our 23 year old son. As with many others, our son was a top student, super smart, athletic, kind and loving, many friends and had everything going for him. While in college he began vaping Delta8, legally purchased at smoke shops and some gas stations, and online.… Read the rest
Pamela – January 14, 2023
THC CHANGED MY SON INTO SOMEONE I NO LONGER RECOGNIZED
My name is Pamela. I am the divorced mother of a 21-year-old son.
Before THC, my life was hard. I was my son’s sole physical and emotional support with little financial support from anyone else.… Read the rest
2022 – a year in review – and here’s to 2023!
Dear Johnny’s Ambassadors,
I hope you’re enjoying a wonderful holiday season with those you love. I know for many of us, this is a difficult time of year. It’s hard to imagine Johnny died over three years ago. Our daughter and son-in-law are expecting our first grandson next month, our youngest son just graduated from Colorado State University, and John and I are moving in May from the house where we raised our children.… Read the rest
At What Age Should Children Start Learning About Marijuana?
I recommend you begin marijuana education no later than age ten, and significantly younger if possible. Middle school is often the age of initiation into marijuana use. When I spoke at one high school recently, one student asked me, “But why aren’t you at the middle school instead of here?… Read the rest