NEW Presentation by Laura Stack for Older High School and Higher Education Students!
Why You Should Be #THCFree: The Brain, Body, Behavior, B.S., and Better Decisions
Laura has developed a new THC prevention presentation for young people ages 16 to 22, specifically for junior/senior high school and college students. This was created by popular demand due to the rampant use of THC in college and the misnomer that it’s safe (the brain is still forming until 25-30 years old). Laura’s youngest son was in a fraternity, so she understands this culture well. Laura grew up on the Air Force Academy (her father is a retired Colonel), so she understands the college culture well.
Laura will talk in very plain language about the misinformation out there today about the use of THC in young people. She will outline the research and science behind why it shouldn’t be used until the age of 30, weaving in more details about what happened to Johnny with photos and videos. This talk shows photos of drugs and videos that can potentially be upsetting to younger audiences and is not appropriate for under 16. It is particularly appropriate before prom for junior/senior high as it discusses drugged driving and the co-use of other substances. It’s also a great fit for campus prevention presentations at college (tested for the D1 football team at Alabama).
If your students already saw Laura as middle and young high schoolers, this talk can be Part 2. If your mature high school/college audience has not seen the Part 1 presentation, Laura will start with a condensed high-level review. Before the new material, it gives a high-level review of THC definitions, potency calculations, teen brain formation, CB1 receptors, and THC interaction. It can also be used at youth and prevention conferences as a half-day workshop (showing part 1 and then part 2).
“I have received a tremendous amount of positive feedback from your talk!! The players were very receptive to it, and your message resonated with them for sure. Let me know if I can help you with other schools, and I will absolutely give your name to my counterparts at other programs! “
– Jeff Allen, Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, University of Alabama D1 Football team
“Laura Stack’s presentation was both informative and engaging. Her educational approach to the topic was welcomed by high school students, whom she captivated for the entirety of the presentation. Highly recommended.”
– Andrew Theado, Principal, Upper Arlington High School VA
Why You Should Be #THCFree: The Brain, Body, Behavior, B.S., and Better Decisions
- The Brain
- Development (brain anatomy and impacts)
- Driving (coordination and reaction time)
- Depression, Anxiety, and Mental Illness
- Psychosis and Suicide
- The Body
- Receptors
- Heart and Lungs
- CHS (vomiting)
- Sleep
- Fertility
- The Behavior
- Reasons for using
- Use of other drugs
- Impulsiveness
- Laziness
- Aggressiveness
- Truancy and absenteeism
- Lower earning potential
- The B.S.
- It’s natural
- It’s not as bad as alcohol
- You can’t overdose on it
- It’s legal so it’s safe
- It’s not addictive
- It helps you chill out
- It’s medicine
- The Better Decisions
- Use healthy coping mechanisms
- Do things that increase anandamide
- Learn refusal skills
- Create your future as a young adult
“Michael brought up to me about the assembly you had yesterday. He repeated facts and was surprised at what the mom had to say. For my kid to bring something like this up and talk about it for close to 20 minutes, she had a powerful impact! I’m thankful for her sharing her story!”
– A mom of a student to a school counselor
“Dear Mrs. Stack, my name is Ebenezer and I’m a senior at MBA. You came and spoke to us on Tuesday, and I just wanted to thank you. I know that your words have had a profound impact on me and my friends and taught us much about something that we never really thought could be dangerous. I don’t really know what else to say but thank you. Sincerely, Ebenezer”
– Ebenezer, senior at MBA
“We were able to send 11 SROs to this presentation. SRO Deputy Savage at Chaparral HS attended and was very impressed with her knowledge stating that Laura Stack was very well informed on the current trends and usage of marijuana by youth in the schools. He stated that it was the best presentation on THC that he has seen, and we hope to get her to speak in other schools so that all SROs can attend. In addition, I spoke to the YESS instructors, and they would like to ask her to speak at our next Parent Academy.“
– Lt. Rotherham, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile/SRO Section