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
Anonymous – June 24, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. This is nothing new. In 1978, just before I turned 18, I was a college freshman away from home and smoked a very strong marijuana joint. Some folks suggested that that joint may have been laced with something “stronger” like Angel Dust, but I think I was just susceptible to hallucinogens causing me to have a severe reaction.… Read the rest
Parents of Children with Cannabis-Induced Psychosis (CIP) – Episode 11: Call 911 Immediately
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