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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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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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

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

As you’ve likely read, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will move to reclassify marijuana from the “Schedule I” group to the less tightly regulated “Schedule III.” The proposal must still be reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget and receive public comments.… Read the rest