From a young age, our Bilal was the kind of child people marvel at: compassionate, silly, talented, and brilliant. Graduating early and starting college at 16, he had more education, social engagement, employment experience, and mental health support than most young men his age.… Read the rest
Johnny’s Ambassadors PowerPoint Slides

We have created NEW PowerPoint slides with notes on the possible harms of teen THC use. You are FREE TO USE these AS IS in your educational presentations.
We will be adding more of these over time so check back frequently.… 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
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
Cannabis Use During Adolescence and Young Adulthood and Academic Achievement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Researchers into the effects of cannabis use have long assumed, based partly on apocryphal evidence and the “stoner” stereotype, that heavy users often suffer from decreased academic success. However, the association between cannabis use and academic achievement had not been systematically or rigorously tested; nor had the magnitude of any such association been fully determined.That… Read the rest
Impact on Suicide: Exploring the Association Between Cannabis Use and Depression and Suicidal Behavior in Youth
While we know cannabis use affects mental health in some ways, we still don’t understand all its impacts. Researchers have solidly established that heavy use can trigger psychosis and schizophrenia in those susceptible to it, but haven’t fully determined the association between cannabis use and subsequent depression and suicidality.… Read the rest
The Bradford Hill Analysis of Causation Applied to Cannabis Use and the Development of Chronic Psychotic Disorders
The Bradford Hill Analysis of Causation Applied to Cannabis Use and the Development of Chronic Psychotic Disorders as appeared in the Appendix of the book, The Impact of THC on Our Children: A Parent’s Worst Nightmare.
Written by Christine L.… Read the rest
Johnny’s Fifth Angelversary

Five years ago, on November 20, 2019, my beloved 19-year-old son, Johnny, took his life. As many of you know, he had a psychotic episode from using high-potency THC concentrates. I can’t believe it’s been five years. So much has happened.… Read the rest
Register now for the Glad to Be #THCFree: Unlocking the Power of a Drug-Free Life! Webinar
Even if you can’t attend in person, REGISTER ANYWAY, and you’ll automatically receive the recording the following day, whether you attended or not.

In celebration of #StopDabbing Day, this year on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, Johnny’s Ambassadors is offering a FREE webinar with Certified Johnny’s Ambassadors Trainer, Hannah Palmer!… Read the rest
Will you please help Johnny’s Ambassadors save lives?
Dearest Johnny’s Ambassadors,
I hope this letter finds you happy and well! John and I are so grateful for your active participation and support of Johnny’s Ambassadors Youth THC Prevention. Your gifts have helped us save countless youth from the harms of THC.… Read the rest