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If you currently have a teen or young adult, you likely grew up in an era of marijuana liberalization and legalization. At that time, many of us learned that marijuana was not nearly as dangerous as we were led to believe by films like Reefer Madness and claims that showed our "brain on drugs.”But those studies were based on the potency of leaf material available before marijuana became a legal, multi-billion dollar industry – and the industry has radically changed.New, high-potency forms of marijuana (like shatter, wax, edibles and vape oils) are delivering regular doses of THC that are hundreds of times more powerful than the original recommendations for medical treatment. To make matters worse, they're increasingly available to middle and high school kids.My guest today is Laura Stack, founder of Johnny's Ambassadors and a mother who lives in Colorado – ground zero for the nation's marijuana legalization. Laura watched her son go from a straight-A student with no mental illness to marijuana-induced psychosis after obtaining his medical marijuana card. He eventually, tragically, took his own life. Laura now travels the country speaking frankly with high school students about what the frightening new science says about young people and high-potency THC extracts.In this interview we discuss:Why parents are sometimes less concerned when their children try marijuana Why old studies showing the medicinal benefits of marijuana are often irrelevant in the world of concentratesNew science surrounding the use of concentrates and their connection to marijuana-induced psychosis How parents can help spread the word through Johnny's AmbassadorsThe podcast is now part of a nonprofit called Hopestream Community: www.hopestreamcommunity.orgLearn about The Stream, our private online community for moms, at www.thestreamcommunity.comWe now have a new community for dads parenting a child who struggles with substance use and mental health; The Woods: members.thewoodscommunity.orgFind us on Instagram: @hopestreamcommunityDownload my free e-book, HINDSIGHT: Three Things I Wish I Knew When My Son Was Misusing Drugs: www.brendazane.com/hindsightJoin my email list: www.brendazane.com/email

Did you know marijuana use is a growing cause of suicide among teens? Guest Laura Stack of Johnny's Ambassadors says as more state's legalize recreational use, the potency is reaching dangerous levels and leading to serious mental health issues, especially among youth. Stack's son, Johnny, was an honor student with a promising future who suffered a mental break from marijuana use that led to his suicide. In her conversation with Host Gail Ferguson Jones, Laura explains that: Contrary to popular belief, marijuana is more likely to cause anxiety and emotional distress than to calm or cure it Dispensaries in Colorado, the first state to legalize recreational use, are legally required to provide written warnings of the mental and emotional dangers. The cannabis being sold at dispensaries is often processed into "dabs" or "crystalline," which increases the potency to dangerous levels. The American Psychiatric Association is warning that there is no mental or emotional condition that is helped by marijuana use.    Learn more about the teen prevention work of Johnny's Ambassadors at:  https://johnnysambassadors.org/ Learn more about The Buttrfly Effect Peer Recovery Coaching Program for families at: https://bit.ly/3YXFh1B Music for The Buttrfly Effect Podcast by Mixaund Bandcamp at: https://www.mixaundbandcamp.com            

Guest: Laura Stack Founder Laura lost her son Johnny to suicide, he had had become delusional while using high potency marijuana concentrates often called dabs or vapes.  They formed Johnny's Ambassadors which is used Marijuana youth prevention.  They educate parents teens and communities about this this new high potency THC product and how it affects adolescent brain development and mental illnesses and sadly suicidalities.  During Woodstock, the THC was 1-3% in the flower.  In today's dispensaries, you can buy on average 20% THC per flower.  It is easier to get marijuana for youth in Colorado then it is alcohol.  https://johnnysambassadors.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Laura Stack Founder Laura lost her son Johnny to suicide, he had had become delusional while using high potency marijuana concentrates often called dabs or vapes.  They formed Johnny's ambassadors which is used Marijuana youth prevention.  They educate parents teens and communities about this this new high potency THC product and how it affects adolescent brain development and mental illnesses and sadly suicidalities.  During Woodstock, the THC was 1-3% in the flower.  In today's dispensaries, you can buy on average 20% THC per flower.  It is easier to get marijuana for youth in Colorado then it is alcohol.  https://johnnysambassadors.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura Stack was best known in the business world for her professional moniker, The Productivity Pro. Her 30-year career as a keynote speaker, bestselling author of eight productivity books, and corporate spokesperson came to a screeching halt on November 20, 2019, when her 19-year-old son, Johnny, died by suicide after becoming psychotic from dabbing high-THC marijuana concentrates. Laura responded by forming the nonprofit, Johnny's Ambassadors, to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today's high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide. Her platform now brings education, awareness, and prevention curriculum to parents, drug prevention conferences, community groups, and schools to stop youth marijuana use. She is a powerful speaker who brings Johnny's personal warning and solid research together in her new book, The Dangerous Truth About Today's Marijuana: Johnny Stack's Life and Death Story. Described as a force of nature with unstoppable drive and unwavering purpose, Laura is determined to get teens to #StopDabbing. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Laura's personal story and how she founded her non-profit, Johnny's Ambassadors, in honor of her son What parents need to know about today's high-potency THC, and terminologies like "gateway drug" and "dabbing." What Laura has learned that has renewed her purpose to make a difference Laura's book and the curriculum she helped develop for middle and high school students Links Mentioned in This Episode: Website | Facebook | Linked In | Instagram

As marijuana legalization spreads across the country, Laura Sack believes the public must learn what's at stake. As CEO of Johnny's Ambassadors. she seeks to remind us that today's “flower” is not your father's weed.The Behavioral Corner Podcast is made possible by Retreat Behavioral Health. Learn more - https://www.retreatbehavioralhealth.com.

Johnny Stack was born on February 7, 2000 and died by suicide on November 20, 2019 at the age of 19. He was an incredibly intelligent, funny, charming, handsome young man, which you can see in his tribute video. We are a normal suburban family and did normal family things. He had a happy life, a 4.0 GPA with a scholarship to college, and a family who loved him very much. Unfortunately, we live in Colorado, which was the first state to legalize marijuana in 2014, when Johnny was 14 years old. Johnny's Ambassadors is a non-partisan, non-profit, grass-roots alliance of individuals and organizations around the globe concerned about the harms of youth marijuana use. We are parents, coalitions, impacted family members, healthcare professionals, teachers, and nonprofits who seek to reduce youth marijuana use through education, prevention, and awareness. We use evidence-based, scientific research and experts to teach the impacts of today's high-THC marijuana on youth mental illness and suicide ideation. Our allied organizations come together to save the lives of our youth, and Johnny's Ambassadors actively promotes their activities. Our Mission: Johnny's Ambassadors educates parents and teens about the risks of today's high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide. Research shows today's high-potency marijuana causes mental health issues and higher incidence of suicide when used recreationally and illegally under 21 years of age. Our Vision: To dramatically decrease the incidence of adolescent marijuana and substance abuse, mental illness, and suicide, to allow our youth to live productive, happy lives.

Laura Stack, founder and CEO of Johnny's Ambassadors, on mental health and substance abuse, and the newest types of marijuana that are increasingly dangerous.  Shiry Sapir, candidate for Superintendent of Public Education, on the teaching of critical race theory and radical sexual themes at the Anytown USA Leadership Camp.  To learn more, visit Arizonadailyindependent.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preventing youth from using marijuana is key in preventing drug addiction and psychosis. Laura Stack has practical and life saving advice for parents and those interested in drug prevention. Do you have a code word with your kids? The code means come get me wherever I am, no questions asked. Laura Stack is Johnny Stack's mom and the Founder & CEO of Johnny's Ambassadors. In the business world, Laura was better known by her professional moniker, The Productivity Pro®. She is a Hall-of-Fame Speaker and corporate spokesperson for many major brands. Laura is a bestselling author of eight books on productivity and performance topics with a large social media following, and she has given keynote speeches and training seminars to major corporate, association, and government audiences for over 30 years. On November 20, 2019, Laura suddenly acquired the undesired wisdom of knowing what it's like to lose one's child, when her 19-year-old son, Johnny, died by suicide. He became psychotic after dabbing high- potency marijuana concentrates and thought the mob was after him. Laura's world took a 180. She filed for and received 501c3 nonprofit status for Johnny's Ambassadors, Inc., with the mission to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today's high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide. She wrote the blockbuster book, The Dangerous Truth About Today's Marijuana: Johnny Stack's Life and Death Story, with 300 pages about what happened. Described as a woman with unstoppable drive and unwavering purpose, Laura hopes to help other parents, grandparents, teachers (and frankly all adults with teens in their lives) by honestly and boldly sharing Johnny's story of his high-potency marijuana use, psychosis, and suicide. The devastating loss of her child gives Laura a powerful voice and a platform for change. Laura sees it as her responsibility to share Johnny's warning to prevent other families from having to go through what she did and save other young lives. Laura's platform now brings marijuana education, awareness, and prevention curriculum around the U.S. to raise awareness of THC use, mental illness, and suicide. She presents live and virtual keynotes, breakout sessions, and training for parents, teens, schools, healthcare, anti-drug coalitions, community- based prevention organizations, corporate wellness programs, and government agencies. Laura is the recipient of the Drug-Free America Foundation's Moxie Award for protecting youth from substances, as well as the Leadership in Advocacy Award from the National Speakers Association. By sharing Johnny's own warning about marijuana, Laura is determined to start a movement to bring teen marijuana use, mental illness, and suicide into the spotlight and get them to #StopDabbing. Laura lives with her husband near Denver, Colorado and has two surviving adult children, ages 26 and 20. “Forge ahead despite your pain and give meaning to your loss.” – Laura Stack

Interview with Laura Stack, founder of Johnny's Ambassadors, a non-profit focused on increasing the awareness of the dangers of marijuana. Bill of the Day is HB22-1377, Grant Program Providing Responses To Homelessness. Maurice Emmer on election integrity concerns in Colorado.

Psychosis.  A Night In Jail is inspired by Heidi's brother's true life story of homelessness, drug addiction, and schizophrenia. He went to jail 18 times. Heidi talks with Dr. Lev about psychosis. Heidi Anderson-Swan is the co-author of A Night In Jail. Adapted as a novella, film and play, this gritty Young Adult fictional story is the first to illustrates Cannabis - Induced Psychosis (a diagnosis in the DSM-5). A Night In Jail is inspired by her brother's true life as a homeless drug addict with schizophrenia who went to jail eighteen times. With advocates from MomsStrong.org, and led by long-time Schizophrenia Researcher, Dr. Christine Miller, Heidi met with the Drug Advisors for then-Senator Kamala Harris and Senator Dianne Feinstein. As a consultant, she worked with Los Angeles Defense Attorney, Bob Schwartz. In partnership with Behavioral Health Services (a contractor with Los Angeles County Substance Abuse Prevention and Control), she co - sponsored in-person and virtual events utilizing the film and play, A Night In Jail. As a speaker, Heidi has presented for the 2nd Annual Teaching Cannabis Awareness and Prevention Virtual Conference (co - chaired by Stanford's Bonnie Halpern), Smart Approaches to Marijuana, Alcoholics and Substance Abuse Providers of New York State, NAMI in Long Beach and Solano County, and many other organizations. As a board member of Parents Opposed to Pot, she has been interviewed by Fox.com. NBC-LA interviewed Heidi and Kirk about their short film and its goal to prevent homelessness. Heidi is also on the Advisory Board of Johnny's Ambassadors.

Get the book, The Dangerous Truth About Today's Marijuana: Johnny Stack's Life and Death Story Visit the Johnny's Ambassadors Website, www.johnnysambassadors.org Follow Laura on Twitter @LauraStack About the Author Laura Stack is an award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, and noted authority on personal productivity. A past president of the National Speakers Association and Hall of Fame speaker, Laura's keynote speeches and seminars have helped organizations increase productivity for more than 30 years. After losing her 19-year-old son to suicide in Nov. 2019, she founded the nonprofit, Johnny's Ambassadors, with a mission to educate parents and teens about the effects of today's high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide.

Quote: "Look at the new marijuana, just go and Google marijuana dabs and look at the products! It's completely chemical, highly potent, very addicting." Laura Stack Marijuana has been legalized in several parts of the world, and much of the negative stigma has disappeared. We see doctors prescribing it for the medical benefits of pain control in place of opiates and NSAIDs, managing nausea, giving relief from tremors and many other medical issues. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are talking with Laura Stack, who suffered the loss of her son Johnny to suicide, which has been attributed to his use of highly potent THC distillates.   Laura was best known in the business world for her professional moniker, The Productivity Pro. Her 30-year career as a keynote speaker, bestselling author of eight productivity books, and corporate spokesperson came to a screeching halt on November 20, 2019, when her 19-year-old son, Johnny, died by suicide after becoming psychotic from dabbing high-THC marijuana concentrates. Laura responded by forming the non-profit, Johnny's Ambassadors to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today's high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide. Authentic Touch Points: What is dabbing? 2:30 It's not your parent's pot. 5:30 Cannabis-induced psychosis. 10:00 Talk to your teen. 12:30 Education is key. 16:30 Start the conversation early. 20:00 Treatment options available. 23:00 Laura's platform now brings education, awareness, and prevention curriculum to parents, drug prevention conferences, community groups, and schools to stop youth marijuana use. She is a powerful speaker who brings Johnny's personal warning and solid research together in her new book, The Dangerous Truth About Today's Marijuana: Johnny Stack's Life and Death Story. Described as a force of nature with unstoppable drive and unwavering purpose, Laura is determined to get teens to #StopDabbing. As we move toward reopening workspaces and gathering again, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic self to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict through executive coaching.   Click here to contact me at your convenience, or click here to Chat with Roxanne! Stay Authentic,   Roxanne Links: Johnny's Ambassadors Laura's email: Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Laura's LinkedIn profileRoxanne's LinkedIn profileRoxanne's email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com

Laura had all of the tools she needed to do a 180 from her keynote speaking on productivity and apply it to youth substance abuse.  She's like the Mothers Against Drunk Driving for marijuana!  We don't know all the science as parents! It's not the same marijuana our parents used to smoke!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy!  Laura Stack is Johnny Stack's mom and the Founder & CEO of Johnny's Ambassadors. In the business world, Laura was better known by her professional moniker, The Productivity Pro®. She is a Hall-of-Fame Speaker and corporate spokesperson for many major brands. Laura is a bestselling author of eight books on productivity and performance topics with a large social media following, and she has given keynote speeches and training seminars to major corporate, association, and government audiences for over 30 years. On November 20, 2019, Laura suddenly acquired the undesired wisdom of knowing what it's like to lose one's child, when her 19-year-old son, Johnny, died by suicide. He became psychotic after dabbing high- potency marijuana concentrates and thought the mob was after him. Laura's world took a 180. She filed for and received 501c3 nonprofit status for Johnny's Ambassadors, Inc., with the mission to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today's high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide. She wrote the blockbuster book, The Dangerous Truth About Today's Marijuana: Johnny Stack's Life and Death Story, with 300 pages about what happened. Described as a woman with unstoppable drive and unwavering purpose, Laura hopes to help other parents, grandparents, teachers (and frankly all adults with teens in their lives) by honestly and boldly sharing Johnny's story of his high-potency marijuana use, psychosis, and suicide. The devastating loss of her child gives Laura a powerful voice and a platform for change. Laura sees it as her responsibility to share Johnny's warning to prevent other families from having to go through what she did and save other young lives. Laura's platform now brings marijuana education, awareness, and prevention curriculum around the U.S. to raise awareness of THC use, mental illness, and suicide. She presents live and virtual keynotes, breakout sessions, and training for parents, teens, schools, healthcare, anti-drug coalitions, community- based prevention organizations, corporate wellness programs, and government agencies. Laura is the recipient of the Drug-Free America Foundation's Moxie Award for protecting youth from substances, as well as the Leadership in Advocacy Award from the National Speakers Association. By sharing Johnny's own warning about marijuana, Laura is determined to start a movement to bring teen marijuana use, mental illness, and suicide into the spotlight and get them to #StopDabbing. Laura lives with her husband near Denver, Colorado and has two surviving adult children, ages 26 and 20. “Forge ahead despite your pain and give meaning to your loss.” – Laura Stack https://JohnnysAmbassadors.org Laura's book : https://smile.amazon.com/Dangerous-Truth-About-Todays-Marijuana/dp/195094879x Educational resources to about the harms youth marijuana use: https://johnnysambassadors.org/education   Connect with Reena www.linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts www.instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts   Me and my daddy would love to hear from you podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy bettercalldaddy.com   

In this Episode:On November 20, 2019, Laura Stack's 19-year-old son, Johnny, died by suicide after becoming psychotic from dabbing high-THC marijuana concentrates. Laura responded by forming the nonprofit, Johnny's Ambassadors, to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today's high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide. In this episode of Back Porch Chats, Laura talks about the dangers of dabbing and her son's experience with it. If you don't know what dabbing is, check out this episode. Episode Highlights:The dangers of marijuana and dabbing that most people don't know about.The changes in marijuana THC levels since 2015.What dabbing is and how dabs are produced and distributed.The psychosis and mental illness Johnny experienced at the age of 19 after dabbing.Legislation that now regulates marijuana concentrates in Colorado.How you can get involved in "Johnny's Ambassadors."Laura's Bio:Laura Stack was best known in the business world for her professional moniker, The Productivity Pro. After her son's death by suicide in 2019, Laura formed the nonprofit, Johnny's Ambassadors, to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today's high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide to bring education, awareness, and prevention curriculum to parents, drug prevention conferences, community groups, and schools to stop youth marijuana use. She is a powerful speaker who brings Johnny's personal warning and solid research together in her new book, The Dangerous Truth About Today's Marijuana: Johnny Stack's Life and Death Story. Described as a force of nature with unstoppable drive and unwavering purpose, Laura is determined to get teens to #StopDabbing.To learn more about “Johnny's Ambassadors”, go to:https://johnnysambassadors.org/Learn about alcohol abuse in this free course:No one wants to be alcohol dependent. At the same time, they fear quitting completely. Most importantly, our understanding of alcohol abuse is shrouded in myths. You can clear up some of your confusion by clicking on the link below:https://nowsobercoach.com/am-i-drinking-too-much-alcohol/Get More from Back Porch Chats:Website: www.backporchchats.comContact Vince or JeannaVince@Backporchchats.comJeanna@nowsobercoach.comFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/BackporchchatsConnect with Jeanna Online:Now Sober on Facebook: www.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxInstagram: www.instagram.com/recoverywithjeanna/Now Sober Website: www.nowsobercoach.comHow You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Back Porch Chats Merchandise at http://nowsoberlife.com/.   Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/backporchchats)

In this episode, Laura and I discuss that dangers of teen marijuana use and the death of her son. Laura Stack was best known in the business world for her professional moniker, The Productivity Pro. Her 30-year career as a keynote speaker, bestselling author of eight productivity books, and corporate spokesperson came to a screeching halt on November 20, 2019, when her 19-year-old son, Johnny, died by suicide after becoming psychotic from dabbing high-THC marijuana concentrates. Laura responded by forming the nonprofit, Johnny's Ambassadors, to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today's high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide. Her platform now brings education, awareness, and prevention curriculum to parents, drug prevention conferences, community groups, and schools to stop youth marijuana use. She is a powerful speaker who brings Johnny's personal warning and solid research together in her new book, The Dangerous Truth About Today's Marijuana: Johnny Stack's Life and Death Story. Described as a force of nature with unstoppable drive and unwavering purpose, Laura is determined to get teens to #StopDabbing Book recommendation: The Dangerous Truth About Today's Marijuana: Johnny Stack's Life and Death Story https://JohnnysAmbassadors.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alysia-lyons/support

Julie and Nancy hear Laura's personal journey, as she recounts the tragedies brought upon by her son's marijuana usage and the psychosis from dabbing. Laura Stack is a well-known author and the founder of Johnny's Ambassadors, a group she formed to educate parents, teens, and young adults about the dangers of ‘dabbing' and marijuana psychosis.

Laura Stack of Johnny's Ambassadors, talks to us about the dangers of today's marijuana.  Johnny's Ambassadors mission is to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today's high-THC marijuana on the developing adolescent mind and get them to #StopDabbing.  Bottom line: marijuana is not the safe or natural drug we're used to hearing it is from our high school days.  It now contains dangerously high levels of THC.  Research shows today's high-potency marijuana causes mental health issues and higher incidence of suicide when used recreationally and illegally under 21 years of age. What is dabbing? Dabs are marijuana extracts (shatter, wax, budder are some examples) made by pouring a solvent such as butane, ethanol, propane, or carbon dioxide over marijuana, which allows THC to leave the plant material and dissolve into the solvent. This concentrated THC solution is then filtered and placed in a tray. The result of the extraction is sticky oil that typically appears bronze in color. It's not a plant and is highly potent, containing up to 99% THC. Dabs are typically heated on a hot surface and the vapors are inhaled through a dab rig or dab pen.Teen Webinars and other Educational Materials.Laura's son Johnny, told her three days before he died by suicide:  "I want you to know you were right. You told me marijuana would hurt my brain. It's ruined my mind and my life, and I'm sorry. I love you.” Check out the Parenting in Uniform Facebook pageFollow on Twitter:  @MomInUniformEmail:  ParentingInUniform@gmail.com Editing, voiceover, and music by audiblelemonade.com .

In this podcast, I talk with Laura Stack, Founder of Johnny's Ambassadors, after her 19 year old son, Johnny died by suicide. HIs journey took him from great kid & successful student to entering the world of Marijuana in Colorado, which led him down a road to dabbing high-potency THC Concentrates and caused him to be psychotic and take his life. Laura and I talk about the marijuana that is really out there for today's generation, the medical use and availability and how parents need to realize and understand that this is a whole new ballgame. You can join Laura's mission by becoming an Ambassador at JohnnysAmbassadors.org or reaching out to Laura at laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org You can get Laura's Book, "The Dangerous Truth about Today's Marijuana: Johnny Stack's Life & Death Story" Please share this out to any parent you know. We need to know what is really available to our kids. The life you save may be your child's. ++++++++++++ Thank You for listening! Here are some great ways we can connect! 1. Need more help? Let's grab some coffee or tea and talk. Go to TalkWithCelia.com and choose the time that works for you. 2. Looking for a manual for parenting your child? It's finally here and you can grab your copy of my latest book today! RAISING HAPPY TODDLERS: HOW TO BUILD GREAT PARENTING SKILLS & STOP YELLING AT YOUR KIDS New Children's Books available too… BEING DIFFERENT IS FUN I AM GRATEFUL ALL ABOUT ME 3. Become a Member of my TRANQUILITY TRIBE and STOP YELLING Once & For All. 4. Read my latest article to find out how to stop yelling...https://elejrnl.com?p=2665922 5. Looking to be part of a fun free and informative FB community (without all the bitching)?... join us in Pumped Up Parenting 6. Love YouTube? Do you know there are lots of parenting videos, story time videos for you and your kids, as well as some great family workout videos? All on Pumped Up Parenting with Celia Kibler 7. Follow me on Instagram! 8. Join me on my newest platform PEANUT: Connecting women across fertility & motherhood --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pumped-up-parenting/support

This episode of the Summit Church podcast features a conversation between Dr. Wayne Hanson and Laura Stack, the founder of Johnny's Ambassadors. This interview deals with the growing epidemic of suicide in our country and the dangers of addiction (especially to high concentrate THC marijuana products) which puts young people in particular danger. Laura shares her personal story of loss and recovery. Pastor Wayne shares a quiz for cannabis users to determine if you have a problem with marijuana abuse. For more information, visit: www.JohnnysAmbassadors.org To learn more about Summit Church visit: www.MySummitChurch.com

The Founder & CEO of Johnny's Ambassadors is Laura Stack, Johnny's mom. Before losing Johnny, she was a successful 30-year businesswoman, professional speaker, and published author with two for-profit organizations.In Laura's Words: If you're a regular visitor to Johnny's Ambassadors blog, you no doubt know Johnny's story, and the stimulus for my fight against marijuana use by young people. For those who may read this in other venues and don't know me, I'm a concerned, grieving mother, who is active in the movement to discourage young people from using marijuana in any form until their brains are formed—and hopefully never. My family and I live in Colorado, one of the first states in America to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. This released a flood of pot onto our streets, and our government regulation failed to limit it to adult users. It soon spread like a plague into our adolescent population. Any high schooler can get high-potency dabs in five minutes here in Colorado.Johnny had a 4.0 GPA and a perfect 800/800 score on the SAT math portion. He attended church and youth group and did regular family things. At 14, Johnny began smoking marijuana when he attended a high school party and wanted to try getting high with his friends. At 16, he moved on to dabbing high-THC products like wax and shatter. At 18, he experienced psychosis and delusional episodes, a suicide attempt, and by 19, full-blown schizophrenia (the psychosis didn't resolve when the marijuana was withdrawn). Tragically, despite our repeated efforts at rehab and support, he refused to take the antipsychotic medication he now needed, and he died by suicide on November 20, 2019, convinced the mob was after him and “everyone knew everything about him.”As Johnny said in his college essay describing his most important value, “To me, altruism means being selfless or giving to other people, even when there may be nothing to gain and something to lose. Altruistic people do things for the collective interest instead of their own.” Johnny's Ambassadors are joined in altruistic solidarity to save the lives of our youth from the harms of marijuana.“Forge ahead despite your pain and give meaning to your loss.” – Laura StackTo learn more visit: johnnysambassadors.org

Did You Know?Frequent Cannabis Use by Young People Linked to Decline in IQIn the time after first trying cannabis or first misusing prescription drugs, the percentages of young people who develop the corresponding substance use disorder are higher among adolescents (ages 12-17) than young adults (ages 18-25). For example, within 12 months since first cannabis use, 10.7% of adolescents had cannabis use disorder versus 6.4% of young adults.Prenatal cannabis exposure and its correlated factors are associated with greater risk for psychopathology during middle childhood.The number of fatal vehicle crashes in which drivers tested positive for cannabis more than doubled from 2007 to 2016.Studies suggest that 9% of people who use marijuana will become dependent on it rising to about 17% in those who start using in their teens.Experts estimate that between 8% and 13% of all schizophrenia cases are linked to marijuana / cannabis use during teen years.More: https://johnnysambassadors.org/research/In this episode, I interview Laura Stack, a well-known “Hall of Fame” speaker for the National Speakers Association. Before November 20, 2019, the speaking topic she was best known for was productivity. After that day, however, her focus shifted. It was on that day, she lost her son Johnny to suicide after he became psychotic from dabbing high-THC concentrates. In this conversation she shares her story, the science behind her work to prevent youth marijuana use, and the strategies she and “Johnny's Ambassadors” are using to change these concerning trends.About Laura StackLaura-Stack-Headshot-blue.jpegLaura Stack was best known in the business world for her professional moniker, The Productivity Pro. Her 30-year career as a keynote speaker, bestselling author of eight productivity books, and corporate spokesperson came to a screeching halt on November 20, 2019, when her 19-year-old son, Johnny, died by suicide after becoming psychotic from dabbing high-THC marijuana concentrates. Laura responded by forming the nonprofit, Johnny's Ambassadors, to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today's high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide. Her platform now brings education, awareness, and prevention curriculum to parents, drug prevention conferences, community groups, and schools to stop youth marijuana use. She is a powerful speaker who brings Johnny's personal warning and solid research together in her new book, The Dangerous Truth About Today's Marijuana: Johnny Stack's Life and Death Story. Described as a force of nature with unstoppable drive and unwavering purpose, Laura is determined to get teens to #StopDabbing. for more information on this episode go to https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illuminated-podcast/98

Laura Stack was best known in the business world for her professional moniker, The Productivity Pro. Her 30-year career as a keynote speaker, bestselling author of eight productivity books, and corporate spokesperson came to a screeching halt on November 20, 2019, when her 19-year-old son, Johnny, died by suicide after becoming psychotic from dabbing high-THC marijuana concentrates. Laura responded by forming the nonprofit, Johnny's Ambassadors, to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today's high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide. Her platform now brings education, awareness, and prevention curriculum to parents, drug prevention conferences, community groups, and schools to stop youth marijuana use. She is a powerful speaker who brings Johnny's personal warning and solid research together in her new book, The Dangerous Truth About Today's Marijuana: Johnny Stack's Life and Death Story. Described as a force of nature with unstoppable drive and unwavering purpose, Laura is determined to get teens to #StopDabbing. JohnnysAmbassadors.org Learn More About Laura's mission and more...

Laura Stack was best known in the business world for her professional moniker, The Productivity Pro. Her 30-year career as a keynote speaker, bestselling author of eight productivity books, and corporate spokesperson came to a screeching halt on November 20, 2019, when her 19-year-old son, Johnny, died by suicide after becoming psychotic from dabbing high-THC marijuana concentrates. Laura responded by forming the nonprofit, Johnny's Ambassadors, to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today's high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide. Her platform now brings education, awareness, and prevention curriculum to parents, drug prevention conferences, community groups, and schools to stop youth marijuana use. She is a powerful speaker who brings Johnny's personal warning and solid research together in her new book, The Dangerous Truth About Today's Marijuana: Johnny Stack's Life and Death Story. Described as a force of nature with unstoppable drive and unwavering purpose, Laura is determined to get teens to #StopDabbing. JohnnysAmbassadors.org Learn More About Laura's mission and more...

Laura Stack was best known in the business world for her professional moniker, The Productivity Pro. Her 30-year career as a keynote speaker, bestselling author of eight productivity books, and corporate spokesperson came to a screeching halt on November 20, 2019, when her 19-year-old son, Johnny, died by suicide after becoming psychotic from dabbing high-THC marijuana concentrates. Laura responded by forming the nonprofit, Johnny's Ambassadors, to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today's high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide. Her platform now brings education, awareness, and prevention curriculum to parents, drug prevention conferences, community groups, and schools to stop youth marijuana use. She is a powerful speaker who brings Johnny's personal warning and solid research together in her new book, The Dangerous Truth About Today's Marijuana: Johnny Stack's Life and Death Story. Described as a force of nature with unstoppable drive and unwavering purpose, Laura is determined to get teens to #StopDabbing. Click here to purchase The Dangerous Truth About Today's Marijuana: Johnny Stack's Life and Death Story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Stack's life was forever changed in November 2019 when her 19-year old son, Johnny, took his life after having psychotic episodes caused by "dabbing" marijuana.  Laura joined me to shed light on the dangerous world of dabbing and her mission in honoring Johnny's memory by providing awareness through his 501(c)(3), Johnny's Ambassadors. Connect with Laura at http://johnnysambassadors.org Purchase Laura's book, "The Dangerous Truth About Today's Marijuana," at the following link: https://www.amazon.com/Dangerous-Truth-About-Todays-Marijuana/dp/195094879x?pldnSite=1 Connect with Nate at http://natehaber.com      

Laura Stack's son, Johnny Stack, tragically took his life at the age of 19 due to the mental effects of underage marijuana abuse. This led Laura to found Johnny's Ambassadors. Johnny's Ambassadors is on a mission to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today's high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide. They don't believe kids are on a purposeful path to self-destruction. Johnny's Ambassadors focuses on youth marijuana awareness, prevention, and education.

Laura Stack's 19-year-old son, Johnny, died by suicide on November 20, 2019 from paranoid delusion from using high-THC marijuana concentrates. Soon afterward, Laura started a 501c3, Johnny's Ambassadors, to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today's high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide. In this session, Laura will share the story of Johnny's marijuana addiction from a parent's point of view, a poignant chronicle of the shocking descent from innocence to eventual suicide. Before marijuana, Johnny was a computer whiz with a 4.0 GPA and a perfect math score on the SAT. After marijuana, he stole his family dog from the home and threatened to kill it without payment from his mother. With moving candor, Laura traces the first warning signs, their attempts at rehabilitation, her desperation, and his eventual demise. Three days before his death, Johnny issued his own warning about marijuana usage. Through this tragic, transparent tale, Stack hopes to use her pain to help parents talk to their children about the dangers of today's marijuana.   Key Takeaways About Laura and how she lost her son to suicide.  If it can happen to Laura's happy family, it can happen to anyone.  Laura believes if marijuana wasn't around, she'd still have her son.  When Laura first found out about Johnny's drug use, what did she do?  Why is marijuana so addicting? Isn't it safe for use?  Laura talks about the difference between marijuana and alcohol.  Laura wants to stress that this is not the same drug we used when we were kids in the 70s or 80s. There's a new breed of strong and more addictive weed out there.  How do you deter your children from using drugs? You have to teach your children boundary-setting skills.  Laura thinks it's important to set clear boundaries in the household and to not be afraid to drug test your children.  Marijuana is harmless? Think again. As a parent, you must speak up against this false messaging.  What are some of the behavioral changes you should be on the lookout for?  Marijuana is destroying teen's futures. It is making permanent changes to their brains.  We have to protect our children in the end.  Sponsored by Stand Up for Your Greatness! Edgerety.com/education Resources Johnnysambassadors.org   Quotes:   “Everything we did, we still couldn't keep him from using the marijuana and sadly, he took his life at 19 years old. You just look at this and you think, how can this happen?”   “We didn't understand how potent marijuana is, how addicting it can be, and how it can cause mental illness. All of this was new to us.”   “We tried tough love, taking his phone, taking his car, therapy. Once he turned 18, it was impossible. There's no way to help your child when they are a mentally ill adult.”

Guest: Laura Stack, Founder & CEO Johnny's Ambassadors is a non-profit that educates parents and teens about the dangers of the high THC in marijuana products as it relates to adolescent brain development, mental illness and suicide.  Laura's son passed away from a psychotic episode after dabbing, many people do not know what dabbing is and six months after his passing they founded this non-profit.  When marijuana becoming legalized the THC became higher in products. In a 2018 report, 36% of teens ages 15-19 died in Colorado had THC In their system.           https://johnnysambassadors.org/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE is the Founder & CEO of Johnny's Ambassadors, Inc., which was formed in 2020 after her 19-year-old son, Johnny, died by suicide from a delusional incident after using potent marijuana dabs. Johnny's Ambassadors work together to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today's high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide. Prior to her advocacy work, Laura was a 30-year award-winning professional speaker, spokesperson, and author with eight bestselling productivity books.    View Youtube Video Here  https://youtu.be/aqXH0xcTkPI   Laura Stack's Links Johnny's story: https://pos.li/2j4dl0 My book: https://pos.li/2j4dkz National Marijuana Facts Week: https://pos.li/2j4dl1 Johnny's Ambassadors Expert Webinar Series for Parents: http://pos.li/2j4dl3 #StopDabbing walk registration: https://pos.li/2j4dl2 CO marijuana bill is law: https://pos.li/2j4dl4 My talks: https://pos.li/2j4dl6 A bunch of other educational stuff: https://pos.li/2j4dl5    Scott H Silverman's Happy Hour (Podcast and Personal) Cell Number 619-993-2738 Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/SHSHHPodcast Email, Scott  Scott@yourcrisiscoach.com Email, Michael  michaelgmoore333@gmail.com 

The Drug Economy. Part 4. The Dangerous Truth about Today's Marijuana with Laura Stack. The Dangerous Truth about Today's Marijuana. Do parents and the general public have sufficient knowledge of this drug? Colorado state legislature is sending a unified message of concern about what high-potency products might do to young people. Lawmakers recently gave final approval to the most sweeping regulatory bill for the cannabis industry since legalization.  Cannabis in Colorado has been legal for medical use since 2000 and for recreational use since late 2012.  So, what have been the effects on drug usage and health and well-being. Do parents and the general public have sufficient knowledge of this drug, its effects on young people and the industry that promotes it? Johnny's Ambassadors is a non-partisan, non-profit, grass-roots alliance of individuals and organizations around the globe concerned about the harms of youth marijuana use. Members seek to reduce youth marijuana use through education, prevention, and awareness using evidence-based, scientific research and experts to teach the impacts of today's high-THC marijuana on youth mental illness and suicide. Laura Stack is Founder & CEO of Johnny's Ambassadors. Asia Pacific Today. June 10, 2021 Asia Pacific Today believes that your opinion is legitimate. And we believe that our guests have something to say and that their opinion is also legitimate. Throughout the week, Mike Ryan has discussions about politics, polarising issues, current events, and more. We really are connecting with people all over the world that simply speak their mind. There's new videos throughout the week, every week. And we also need our audience to grow. It would really help us grow if you could subscribe to our Channel.

Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE is an award-winning keynote speaker and trainer, bestselling author, and noted authority on personal productivity and team performance. When her 19 year old son died from suicide after being addicted to marijuana for years, she became an activist and found of Johnny's Ambassadors. Johnny's Ambassadors educates parent and teens about the risks of today's high-THC marijuana.

Laura Stack is better known by her professional moniker, The Productivity Pro®. She is a Hall-of-Fame Speaker and corporate spokesperson for many major brands. Laura is a bestselling author of eight books on productivity and performance topics with a large social media following, and she has given keynote speeches and training seminars to major corporate, association, and government audiences for nearly 30 years. Laura Stack suddenly acquired the undesired wisdom of knowing what it's like to lose one's child. Soon after Johnny died, Laura filed for and received 501c3 nonprofit status for Johnny's Ambassadors, Inc., with a mission is to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today's high-THC marijuana on the developing adolescent mind. She hopes to help other parents, grandparents, teachers (and frankly all adults with teens in their lives) by honestly and boldly sharing Johnny's story of his high-potency marijuana use and subsequent marijuana-induced psychosis and schizophrenia.Subscribe and share on social media. Website: www.thesuicidepreventionpunchline.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/suicidepreventionpunchlineInstagram: @suicidepreventionpunchlineTwitter: @SPPunchline