As a child and through high school graduation, my son was social and a natural leader—the nucleus of his friend group. He excelled in both academics and sports. In his senior year, he placed at the state level in wrestling and earned a scholarship to college.… Read the rest
Kathy M – June 12, 2025
My sweet boy used to cover me up when I felt sick or couldn’t wait to make me surprise meals for Mother’s Day or birthday. His friends encouraged him to start smoking pot when he was 14. As a single mom I was away from home a lot working.… Read the rest
Parents of Children with Cannabis-Induced Psychosis (CIP) – Episode 10 : An Explosion in the Brain
It’s important for every parent to know: Cannabis-induced psychosis is not just a bad high—it’s brain damage.
My son started using high-potency THC in 10th grade, without my knowledge. He was a varsity hockey player, extremely social and so funny, academically strong, even taking college courses.… Read the rest
Maureen – June 8, 2025
My son Joe was an average to good student, Varsity level baseball player, and golfer in High School. He was kind, sensitive and thoughtful of others. Fast forward to his sophomore year in high school. He began using marijuana at 15 years old.… Read the rest
Parents of Children with Cannabis-Induced Psychosis (CIP) – Episode 9: Our Son is Missing & Homeless
My son was a bright, kind, athletic, hard-working, compassionate, and caring young man. In college, he started vaping high potency THC cannabis products. Soon, he wouldn’t leave his dorm room or attend classes, he withdrew from friends and family, and he started experiencing delusions and paranoia.… Read the rest
Changes in psychosis-related emergency department and hospitalization rates among youth following cannabis legalization in Colorado
A very important study will be published by Johnny’s Ambassadors Scientific Advisory Board member, Dr. Christian Thurstone, et. al. in the journal of Drug and Alcohol Dependence in August 2025.… Read the rest
Johnny’s story featured in one-hour Wyoming PBS Documentary
Please help Johnny’s Ambassadors Youth THC Prevention educate about the harms of youth THC use around the world by sharing this post! Thank you to Wyoming PBS for creating this incredible one-hour documentary featuring my son, Johnny, who died by suicide at the age of 19 after becoming psychotic from using THC.… Read the rest
Parents of Children with Cannabis-Induced Psychosis (CIP) – Episode 8: The Damage is Done
My name is Jennifer Kelchner, and my 27-year-old son is, hopefully, healing from cannabis-induced psychosis.
Danny was once a blessing. He had a loving home — a mom, a dad, two sets of doting grandparents. At four years old, he could locate every country on a map.… Read the rest
Parents of Children with Cannabis-Induced Psychosis (CIP) – Episode 7: It was Like a Switch Flipped
Let’s talk about Cannabis-Induced Psychosis. Many people say, “It’s only weed. It’s harmless!” Three years ago, I believed that too. I didn’t know the marijuana industry had re-engineered the plant to be super potent. In my day, weed had 2 to 3% THC, which is the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana.… Read the rest
Parents of Children with Cannabis-Induced Psychosis (CIP) – Episode 6: My Son was Deceived
When the Farm Bill of 2018 passed, the predatory addiction-for-profit industry used a loophole that allowed them to create psychoactive THC products from hemp. The industry markets these products as legal, natural, and safe to treat many ailments, even though they have not been FDA approved.… Read the rest