The first 3 of 12 stops on our new THC FREE AMERICA TOUR are in the books! Our incredible Johnny’s Ambassadors in the Cincinnati, Chicago, and Boston regions held productive community conversations with hundreds of people educated on the harms of youth THC use!… Read the rest
You’re invited to a screening of THC INC. in Colorado or watch online
From our friends at Smart Approaches to Marijuana:
Dear Friend,
Colorado was the first state in the country to open the doors to a commercial marijuana industry. More than a decade later, we are bringing the film about what that industry became back to where it started.… Read the rest
Last chance to register for the Johnny’s Ambassadors Youth THC Prevention conference livestream or recordings!
The conference begins in one week! If you’re unable to watch the livestream, register anyway, and you will receive the recordings to watch on your own time, no limit!
Tuesday, July 28, and Wednesday, July 29, 2026
OUR 5th ANNUAL CONFERENCE FEATURES TWO FULL DAYS OF YOUTH THC EDUCATION AND PREVENTION TRAINING WITH RENOWNED EXPERTS.… Read the rest
High-Potency Cannabis Linked to Dramatically Higher Risk of Psychotic Episodes
Recent medical research has consistently linked adolescent cannabis use with a higher frequency of poor mental health later in life, compared to those who never used cannabis. This includes an increased risk of psychosis, though the causality of that link isn’t completely understood.… Read the rest
Is THC Addictive?
Anything that makes you high can be addictive, and THC fits the bill. But don’t take my word for it. The medical and psychiatric consensus is that THC isquite addictive, as classified by the bible of the psychiatric profession, The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5).… Read the rest
Announcing the Johnny’s Ambassadors Community Conversations U.S. Tour
Educating Communities About the Dangers of Youth THC Use
Coming to 10 Cities Near You!
All Community Conversations are from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Laura will give a one-hour presentation, followed by 30 minutes of Q&A. The ENTIRE COMMUNITY is invited: parents (and older teens over 16), schools, healthcare and prevention professionals, legislators, community coalitions, law enforcement, and small businesses.… Read the rest
Are High Schools Losing the Struggle to Block Pot?
A recent excellent Wall Street Journal article describes the challenges Johnny’s Ambassadors has seen in schools over the past five years after several hundred assemblies to nearly a half million teens: THC is everywhere, and it’s a mess in our schools.… Read the rest
No evidence to suggest medicinal cannabis is effective for depression, anxiety or PTSD
Media Release: The University of Sydney
A landmark Lancet paper published today – the largest-ever review of the safety and efficacy of cannabinoids across a range of mental health conditions – found no evidence that medicinal cannabis is effective in treating anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). … Read the rest
Johnny’s Ambassadors at the United Nations
What an incredible week we had in Vienna at the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs CND conference! It was our first time to Vienna, which is a beautiful city with rich history, as well as delicious coffees and pastries!
Our first business meeting was with Sara Carter, the Director of the ONDCP (Office of National Control Policy), with Amy Ronshausen from the Drug-Free America Foundation and Shane Varco from the Delgarno Institute in Australia.… Read the rest
Johnny’s Ambassadors NATIONAL ANTI-420 DAY
In 2021, Johnny’s Ambassadors first coined the phrase NATIONAL ANTI-420 Day™, referring to our efforts to counter 420 weed day, a day celebrated by the marijuana industry and users. Instead, we offer NATIONAL ANTI-420 DAY activities to share with your prevention groups.… Read the rest