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:

Johnny's Ambassadors

Conference

Laura's Email: [email protected]


"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:

www.daveclosson.com

www.preventionleaders.com
www.preventionmastery.com
https://www.daveclosson.com/social-media-links

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