The Prevention Leaders Podcast
There is no Safe Level of THC in the Developing Adolescent Brain
56 min
Guest: Laura Stack
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Laura Stack, the mother behind Johnny's Ambassadors, joins Dave to discuss the risks associated with adolescent marijuana use. She shares how Johnny's Ambassadors, a non-profit named after her son Johnny who lost his life to marijuana addiction and mental health issues, educates parents and teens. Laura highlights the organization's free resources, educational content, and a program for substance abuse counselors, encouraging listeners to use these materials and attend their educational conference.
Key takeaways
- Marijuana has devastating effects on the developing adolescent brain.
- Johnny's Ambassadors works to educate and prevent marijuana use among teens.
- A wide range of free educational materials and resources are available on the Johnny's Ambassadors website.
- Educating parents and teachers, in addition to teens, is important for prevention.
- Johnny's story is shared to help others and promote prevention.
Show notes
In this episode, Dave is joined by Laura Stack, the mother behind Johnny's Ambassadors, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating parents and teens about the risks associated with adolescent marijuana use. The organization was named after Laura's son Johnny, who tragically lost his life after struggling with marijuana addiction and the onset of mental health issues. In this conversation, Laura shares the wealth of resources and materials available on Johnny's Ambassador's website, including videos, educational content, toolkits, and even a program for substance abuse counselors. Laura encourages listeners to reach out and make use of these free resources, and also invites them to attend their educational conference. Listen in for a heartfelt discussion on adolescent mental health, the dangers of marijuana use, and the power of preventive education.
Key Takeaways:
The devastating effects of marijuana on the developing adolescent brain.
The mission of Johnny's Ambassadors to educate and prevent marijuana use among teens.
The vast range of educational materials and resources available for free on the Johnny's Ambassadors website.
The importance of educating not just the teens, but parents and teachers too.
Invitation to attend the Johnny's Ambassadors Educational Conference.
The power of sharing Johnny's story to help others and promote prevention.
Links and Resources:
Laura's Email: laura@johnnysambassadors.org
"There is no safe level of THC in the developing adolescent brain." - Laura Stack
The Dangerous Truth About Today's Marijuana: Johnny Stack's Life and Death Story https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRYZP9SY
Stopdabbingwalk.org
Justsayknow.org
https://johnnysambassadors.org/education ← download and share
https://www.facebook.com/groups/JohnnysAmbassadors
https://www.facebook.com/groups/POCCIP
DJC Links:
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