Saving Our Youth from the Harms of THC
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
Thursday, June 27, 2024
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM mountain (11:00 AM to 12:00 PM eastern) 4:00 to 5:00 PM UK
This session will be recorded, and all those who register will automatically get the recording.… Read the rest
TEENS, how would you like to become a peer-to-peer educator to prevent youth THC use? Join Johnny’s TAG (Teen Ambassador Group) Team and become a trained advocate and mentor in your school or community!
TAG, you’re it!
Johnny’s Ambassadors Youth THC Prevention, a nonprofit based in south Denver, CO, is seeking teens from student leadership councils, school prevention clubs, and community coalitions.… Read the rest
During the week of March 18-24, 2024 the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) promotes National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW). This year, the focus is “Shatter the Myths About Drugs and Alcohol.”
MYTH: “Marijuana is safe for teens.”
MYTH “SHATTERED”: “There is NO safe amount of marijuana in the developing teen brain!”… Read the rest
Join Johnny’s Ambassadors for National Marijuana Facts Week® (NMFW) from July 4-10, 2023! Plan an event or activity to empower the teens and organizations in your community to reduce youth marijuana abuse. Use our simple five-step process below to get started in creating an opportunity to raise awareness of and prevent marijuana abuse among teens in communities nationwide.… Read the rest
My son began using marijuana when he was 15 years old. At first, the changes were not noticeable, but by the end of high school, it was apparent something was seriously wrong. He was not passing his classes and spent all his time smoking marijuana, and was addicted to it.… Read the rest
Our annual fundraiser, the Johnny’s Ambassadors #StopDabbing walk, was a huge success! We goal was to raise $71,000 to fund our operational and program expenses, and 108 of you gave over $73,000! Thank you so much for helping ensure Johnny’s Ambassadors can continue to save our youth from the harms of marijuana for another year!… Read the rest
Looking for a great way to prevent youth marijuana use? Join the Johnny’s Ambassadors annual #StopDabbing walk!… Read the rest
A big thank you to the Douglas County Community Foundation for awarding Johnny’s Ambassadors a grant to speak at three high school student assemblies in Douglas County, CO this fall! I’m pictured here with Mike Waid, Executive Director of the Douglas County Community Foundation, when he came to our home to deliver the check.… Read the rest