Johnny's Ambassadors

The Marijuana Harm Gap: Busting Myths and Upending Popular Narrativewith Contemporary Research Featured expert: Prof. Mary Cannon, Ph.D. ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2021 Handouts at https://johnnysambassadors.org/ja210129 Description 
In this presentation, Mary Cannon, professor in the department of psychiatry, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dublin, Ireland, will address some of the common questions people ask about the relationship between marijuana and youth: 1. Is there a public health benefit in legalizing marijuana? 2. If cannabis were legalized, would we see lower rates of adolescent use? 3. Do states/countries that legalize marijuana see reduced youth use because the regulations protect them? 4. Does cannabis use act like medicine and reduce mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety in young people? 5. Will more cannabis use decrease the use of other substances by teens? 6. Are alcohol and tobacco more harmful to young people than cannabis? Learning Objectives You will come away with the factual answers to these questions from scientific research and evidence, instead of false claims. Speaker Bio
Mary Cannon is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dublin, Ireland. She also works as a consultant psychiatrist in Beaumont Hospital Dublin. Professor Cannon currently holds a Consolidator Award from the European Research Council to investigate the meanings and mechanisms of psychotic experiences in young people. She previously held an Advanced Training Fellowship from the Wellcome Trust and a Clinician Scientist Fellowship from the Health Research Board (Ireland). Her longstanding research interest is in the area of childhood and adolescent risk and protective factors for adult mental illness, particularly psychosis. She and her team published an RCSI report on “The Mental Health of Young People in Ireland” in October 2013 and she co-edited a Special Issue of the Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine on Youth Mental Health which was published in March 2015. She has served on a two Irish governmental taskforces on youth mental health and on substance use in third level education. She is Chair of the Academic Faculty of the College of Psychiatrists in Ireland and vice-chair of the Youth and Student Mental Health Special Interest Group. Questions?
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One Choice for Health: A Data-Informed, Youth-Driven Prevention Message Featured expert:Caroline DuPont, MD ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 Handouts athttps://johnnysambassadors.org/ja210122 Description 
What if substance use disorders come down to a single choice? When a young person uses any one substance – alcohol, nicotine, or marijuana – does it increase the likelihood of using the other substances? Does not using one substance decrease the likelihood of using others? The Institute for Behavior and Health analyzed national data on youth substance use behaviors and found that for young people, the use (and non-use) of all substances is closely related. Once the decision to use a substance is made, that individual is faced with many decisions about when and how much to use, with whom to use, and whether or not to use other substances. What if the age of first use really matters? The adolescent brain continues to develop into the mid-20s, making it uniquely vulnerable to addiction: 9 in 10 adults with substance use disorders began using before age 18. Science supports a clear health standard for prevention ofOne Choice: Do not use any alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, or other drugs under age 21 for reasons of health. What if there is good news? More than ever, American youth are already making One Choice, and they are leading this new movement for youth prevention efforts across the country. Objectives At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will learn: • Describe the unique impact marijuana, alcohol, nicotine, and other substances have on the adolescent brain. • Articulate how all youth drug use is connected (why “it’s just a little weed” is not based in reality) • Know the facts: it’s possible for young people to make the choice to be drug-free…the number of teens choosing to be drug-free is growing every day. Speaker Bio
Dr. DuPont is Vice President of the Institute for Behavior and Health, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that identifies new ideas to reduce illegal drug use. In her role she focuses on the areas of substance use disorder treatment and youth prevention. She maintains a private practice specializing in anxiety and addiction. Formerly she was the founding President and Principal Investigator of DuPont Clinical Research, Inc., where she directed a team that conducted studies of investigational medication for the anxiety and affective disorders. Dr. DuPont received her MD from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center, Houston and completed her training at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, where for years she held an appointment on the clinical faculty of psychiatry. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and by the American Board of Addiction Medicine. She is the co-author of numerous publications and several book chapters on anxiety and addiction. Questions?
 Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Who's Johnny?https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny
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Helping Teens and Families Utilize Mental Healthcare Featured expert:Jay Voigt MBA, LPC, CAC III ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2021 WEBINAR Handouts athttps://johnnysambassadors.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/210115-Jay-Voigt-handout.pdf Description 
What do you do when your child has a Cannabis Use Disorder? This session is designed to give caregivers information on how to effectively navigate America’s complex behavioral healthcare system. Common challenges include identifying the correct service or provider, transitions of care, cost, and planning a course of treatment. Behavioral health issue are pervasive and can be extremely disruptive to family systems. Objectives At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will learn: • Identify various entry points into healthcare to address behavioral health concerns. • Articulate an understanding of continuums of care and the role of a continuum in treating chronic illnesses • Consider elements of a productive therapeutic relationship. Speaker Bio 
Jay Voigt is a seasoned behavioral health clinician and dedicated leader with nearly 20 years’ experience working in complex systems and serving vulnerable populations. His clinical interests include family systems, trauma, attachment, and co-occurring disorders. Jay has experience working in various systems including schools, homes, jails, hospitals and outpatient settings. Jay is the Executive Director of Mount Saint Vincent, a treatment center serving children and families impacted by substance use and trauma. Jay completed an MBA in Healthcare Administration at the University of Colorado-Denver and he earned a master’s degree in Counselor Education from Pennsylvania State University. He is a licensed professional counselor and certified addictions counselor. He has experience serving on multiple nonprofit boards and advocating for policy change before the Colorado state legislature. Jay lives in Westminster, Colorado with his wife Marcy. He enjoys the Colorado outdoors and spending time with family. Questions? 
Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Who's Johnny?https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny
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How the Pot Industry Targets Our Youth: Lessons Learned from Colorado Featured expert:Ben Cort Original Webinar: Friday, January 8, 2021 Handouts athttps://johnnysambassadors.org/ja210108 Description 
When marijuana is legalized in the next state, the pot industry moves in to claim its next victims: our youth. Learn the truth about how Big Marijuana targets their next generation of addicts, so you are prepared to discuss the harms with your children. Objectives
 • The economics of weed – the pot industry needs its next addicts • Contributing factors to marijuana dependence in youth • Normalization of cannabis • Tapping emotional connections • Targeting youth: frequency, media, placement • Understanding TODAY’S weed and how it’s used Speaker Bio From non-profits to hospitals to private programs, Ben has been a leader inside of many forms of addiction treatment and prevention. From 2017-2020, Ben was a consultant to various treatment programs, state governments, professional and collegiate athletics, and labor. He is now CEO of the Foundry Steamboat Springs, an inpatient treatment program for men in the mountains of Colorado. Ben is a Jr. Fellow at the University of Florida inside of their drug policy institute, a board member for NALGAP (National Association of Lesbian, Gay Bisexual, Transgender treatment providers and their allies), a Board member at SAM (Smart Approaches to Marijuana) and faculty at numerous institutes. He is a published author (Weed Inc, Simon and Shuster 2017), and his TED talk “Surprising Truths about Legalizing Cannabis” has been viewed over 2.5 million times. Questions?
Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Who's Johnny?https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny
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Motivational Interviewing for Loved Ones: Parents Can Do This! Featured expert:Dr. Emily Kline ORIGINAL WEBINAR: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2020 Handouts athttps://johnnysambassadors.org/ja201127/ Description 
Everyone knows that discussing tough topics with your teen and young adult children can be painful. Motivational Interviewing is a communication style that health professionals use to talk with patients about making healthy changes like reducing drug and alcohol use, taking medications regularly, or other lifestyle improvements. Dr. Emily Kline at Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA has developed a curriculum to empower parents with tools from the motivational interviewing toolbox. She will teach webinar attendees to use motivational interviewing “micro-skills” for better conversations with their children and discuss the goals of her research. Objectives 
Parents will learn what motivational interviewing is, learn the three elements of “MI Spirit,” practice using reflections, and practice asking open-ended questions. Speaker Bio 
Dr. Kline is an assistant professor in the department of psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School. She holds a PhD in Human Services Psychology and is a licensed psychologist trained in both child and adult intervention. She is the director of the Massachusetts Psychosis Network for Early Treatment, a consultation hub for early psychosis treatment in Massachusetts. She has published over 40 peer reviewed papers and several book chapters on psychosis prediction, detection, diagnosis, and treatment. Her current research focuses on communication skills training for parents and caregivers of youth with emerging mental health difficulties. Questions?
 Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Who's Johnny?https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny
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A Mother’s Story of Her Son’s Death – How High-THC Marijuana Took My Son, and How to Keep It from Happening to You Featured expert: Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE(Johnny’s mom) ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 Handouts athttps://johnnysambassadors.org/ja201120/ Description 
On the one-year anniversary of her son’s death by suicide, Laura Stack will publicly tell the story of Johnny Stack’s marijuana addiction for the first time 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. He was a funny, charming, handsome young man, with a college scholarship and a bright future. After marijuana, he was an abusive wraith who 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 demise. Through this tragic, transparent tale, Laura hopes to use her pain and research to help parents talk to their children about the dangers of today’s marijuana on the developing adolescent mind. Learning Objectives 
During this 90-minute presentation, Laura will discuss:
 • During this 90-minute presentation, Laura will discuss:
 • Who’s Johnny? A Beautiful Boy, a Beautiful Life
 • What Happened? Marijuana, Dabbing, and the Downhill Slide
 • Marijuana and Adolescent Brain Development: Outcomes, Psychosis, and Suicide
 • What I Should Have Done and What You Can Do
The Death of a Son and Birth of a Mission • Laura’s presentation uses research-based evidence, verified byJohnny’s Ambassadors Scientific Advisory Board. Speaker Bio 
Laura Stack is Johnny’s mom. Professionally, she is better known as The Productivity Pro®, the bestselling author of eight previous books on productivity and performance topics. She is in the Speaker Hall of Fame and has given keynote speeches and training seminars to major corporate, association, and government audiences for nearly 30 years. Laura then gained the undesired wisdom of knowing what it’s like to lose one’s child.

To help her heal from her tragedy while sitting home due to COVID, Laura formed a 501c3 nonprofit, Johnny’s Ambassadors, 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 keep it from happening to them by honestly and boldly sharing Johnny’s story. Laura believes saving lives and getting teens to #StopDabbing would be a positive outcome to her great tragedy.

“Forge ahead despite your pain and give meaning to your loss.” – Laura Stack Questions?
 Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Who's Johnny?https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny
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What Every Parent Should Know About Today’s Marijuana Featured expert:Jo McGuire ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2020 Handouts athttps://johnnysambassadors.org/ja201113/ Description 
Jo McGuire will show parents what contemporary cannabis products look like and how they are marketed directly to their children. She will give an in-depth description of how and why adolescent cannabis use is harmful to the developing adolescent brain.Jo will then share her personal story as the mother of a teen addict. She will demonstrate the do’s and don’ts of creating conversation around the topic of substance use for children at different ages and stages. Links to resources will be provided, so you can learn more about this important topic. Objectives • Understand how to recognize the difference in contemporary marijuana-derived products vs. “old school” weed of the past. • Learn the impact of cannabis use on the developing, adolescent brain. • Develop a strategy for how to approach children at different ages regarding substance use along with prevention tools. • Recognize reputable sources for information about cannabis for future reference. Speaker Bio
 Jo McGuire is an advocate for safe and drug free workplaces, families, and communities. She was invited to serve on the Taxation, Banking, and Civil Law workgroup for the Governor’s Task Force to regulate Amendment 64 in Colorado due to her expertise in the field of workplace drug and alcohol testing. Jo is the Executive Director of the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association.She is a national conference speaker, published author, and the President and CEO ofFive Minutes of Courage. Jo is also the mother of an addict and shares her story with parents of loss, love, hope, and healing. Questions?
 Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Who's Johnny?https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny
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Getting Through It Together: How to Support Teens in Crisis Featured expert:Charly Jaffe ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2020 WEBINAR Handouts athttps://johnnysambassadors.org/ja201106/ Description 
What goes on in the mind of someone who wants to die? And what can we do to help? Before becoming a crisis counselor, Charly was a suicidal teen herself. Interweaving data and story, in this session she will shed light on what a suicidal crisis feels like. Charly will share the words that helped save her life when no one else could reach her and why they worked. Combining lessons from the front lines of a suicide hotline and leading positive psychology research, she will guide the group through strategies that can help parents create an open dialogue with your children, enabling you to support them through challenges large and small. Objectives • Greater insight into the minds of teens in crisis • Understanding of how the stories they see can help or hurt • Create the space for honest conversations and get to the emotional roots behind undesirable behaviors • Promote psychological well-being through strength spotting Speaker Bio 
Charly is a crisis counselor, executive producer and award-winning Google change maker, operating at the intersection of positive psychology, mental health and storytelling. She has produced stories for BBC News, ran an Australian yoga school and is the best-selling co-author ofTurning Crisis into Success. Charly received a BSFS in International Politics from Georgetown University and a master’s degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Columbia University, where she focused her thesis on media and suicide prevention. Questions? Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Who's Johnny?https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny
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Six Ways to Repel Your Son: Winning the Race for the Heart of Your Son Featured expert: John Davis, MA, CACll ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2020 Handouts athttps://johnnysambassadors.org/ja201030/ Description 
Teen boys face an uphill battle on the road to becoming men of integrity, character, and personal excellence. At every turn, they are under siege by a culture trying to reshape their values. Today’s youth are more likely to encounter pornography, alcohol, drugs, and sexual temptation earlier in their lives than ever before. And influential peers are pulling them toward tragic choices. When our teens are slipping away, how do we get them back?

 According to adolescent therapist and certified addictions counselor John Davis, extreme opposition calls for an extreme pursuit. Parents of preteen and teenage boys must be informed, courageous, and proactive in order to maintain positive and potentially lifesaving connection with their developing sons.

 Davis reveals that young men are driven by design to be extraordinary, to build, to make an impact on the world. But left unchecked, this intensity can fuel destructive behavior. Davis shares practical advice for connecting with teen boys, understanding their world, and dealing with tough issues. When the stakes are this high, parents need to be strategically involved in a whole new way to pursue their sons with a fearless love Speaker Bio
 John is the founder and President of the 2xtreme Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Colorado. John Davis carries a Clinical Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and is a Certified Addictions Counselor (CACll). He works exclusively with males – teens and young adults. Questions?
 Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Who's Johnny?https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny
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21st Century Weed Featured expert: Ben Cort ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2020 Handouts athttps://johnnysambassadors.org/ja201023/ Description 
The publicized and politically charged world of drug policy has undergone immense changes over the past several years. Those changes manifest not just in policy but also in the physical makeup of the cannabis plant and products derived from components of the plant. Not only has the perception of the plant changed, the actual plant itself has undergone dramatic changes as it has been industrialized and brought into a commercial market. As public opinion has softened towards cannabis, the effects of consuming today’s marijuana remain poorly understood.

 Ben openly discusses the difficulty someone with Cannabis Use Disorder finds in seeking intervention, treatment, recovery and insurance coverage. Learning Objective: • Understand the difference between today’s corporately produced marijuana and what grows naturally and has been consumed in the past • Identify current forms of THC consumption including edibles and vaporizers • Understand marijuana concentrates • Discuss the science of today’s marijuana and the harms associated with it Speaker Bio 
From non-profits to hospitals to private programs, Ben has been a leader inside of many forms of addiction treatment and prevention. From 2017-2020, Ben was a consultant to various treatment programs, state governments, professional and collegiate athletics, and labor. He is now CEO of the Foundry Steamboat Springs, an inpatient treatment program for men in the mountains of Colorado. Ben is a Jr. Fellow at the University of Florida inside of their drug policy institute, a board member for NALGAP (National Association of Lesbian, Gay Bisexual, Transgender treatment providers and their allies), a Board member at SAM (Smart Approaches to Marijuana) and faculty at numerous institutes. He is a published author (Weed Inc, Simon and Shuster 2017), and his TED talk “Surprising Truths about Legalizing Cannabis” has been viewed over 2.5 million times. Questions?
Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Who's Johnny?https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny
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Real Talk About Communicating with Your Teen Featured expert: Sandy Fowler ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2020 Handouts athttps://johnnysambassadors.org/ja201016/ Description 
We want our children to come to us when they are confused, stressed, or in trouble. However, teens often say they don’t feel they could go to their parents.Real Talk About Communicating with Your Teenexplores this disconnect. Sandy Fowler discusses teenagers’ views of judgment, how parents inadvertently shut down the lines of communication, and steps parents can take to rectify the situation. Whether you have a good relationship with your teen or a strained one, you will discover ways to build trust and strengthen your relationship through effective communication strategies. At the end of this webinar, participants will: 1. Find out how judgement interferes with communication 2. Understand simple principles that strengthen your relationship with your teenager and build a foundation for communication 3. Recognize strategies for becoming a person with a great ability to be present for your teen 4. Know 4 rules for effective communication Speaker Bio 
Sandy Fowler is a stress-relief coach, emotional-wellness speaker, and podcast host who is passionate about helping people make powerful choices that impact their lives and reduce stress. Whether she is speaking to a group, hosting a podcast, coaching a client, or leading a guided meditation, she is always helping busy women and parents find simple ways to de-stress and make life better. Her natural curiosity paired with her down-to-earth, practical approach to living, working, and prospering allows her to help them reduce stress, create emotional wellness, and take their lives back from the busyness of modern-day living. Sandy is the co-creator ofThe Keys to Getting What You Want: Four Little-Known Communication Secretsand she is the host of theMighty Parenting Podcast: Real, Raw, and Relevant Talk About Raising Teens and Parenting Young Adults,where she helps parents raise happy, successful, emotionally-healthy adults. Questions?
Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Who's Johnny?https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny
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THIS Is How Cannabis Can CAUSE Psychosis Featured expert:Dr. Erik Messamore ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 Handouts athttps://johnnysambassadors.org/ja201009/ Description 
The potential for cannabis to cause psychosis has been described in Western medical literature for more than 150 years. Modern study methods such as consumer side effect surveys, human clinical laboratory experiments, and placebo-controlled clinical trials have repeatedly shown that cannabis can produce psychosis among a portion of consumers. This should come as no surprise, considering that the biochemistry of psychosis shares several features with the pharmacology of cannabis. This talk will cover the relationship between cannabis, psychosis, and schizophrenia, including who may be at risk and how big the risk may be. Learning Objectives 
At the conclusion of this webinar, you will understand the following: • What psychosis and schizophrenia are • How the pharmacological effects of cannabis overlap with the biochemistry of psychosis • The evidence that proves that cannabis can cause psychosis • How big is the risk and who is most vulnerable to cannabis-induced psychosis Speaker Bio
 Erik Messamoreis the medical director for the Best Practices in Schizophrenia Treatment Center at Northeast Ohio Medical University, where he is an associate professor of psychiatry. He is a medical doctor with board certification in psychiatry and holds a PhD in neuropharmacology. Dr. Messamore specializes in the fields of psychopharmacology, complex mood disorders, psychosis, and schizophrenia. He has been quoted by the Associated Press, Malcolm Gladwell, and the U.S. Surgeon General. He is on the Scientific Advisory Board of Johnny’s Ambassadors, Inc. Questions?
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What Parents Need to Know About Medical Marijuana: Pot Has NOT Helped the Opioid Crisis, and It Doesn’t Help Your Kids Featured expert: Ken Finn, M.D. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2020 WEBINAR Handouts athttps://johnnysambassadors.org/ja201002/ Description 
Many parents believe that marijuana is a “safe, herbal, medical, good pain reliever.” Dr. Ken Finn seeks to bust that myth in this webinar, where you’ll be provided with the correct information about medical marijuana use. Many teens in turn have the perception that it’s a good pain reliever, so they begin using it due to that false narrative. This webinar will provide the science and Dr. Finn’s experience around the harms to adolescents who get a medical marijuana card. Speaker Bio
 Dr. Kenneth P. Finn, M.D.has practiced pain medicine for 24 years. He served on the CO Governor’s Task Force on Amendment 64 and the CO Medical Marijuana Scientific Advisory Council. Dr. Finn is an Executive Board Member of the American Board of Pain Medicine. He is also involved in the Colorado Pain Society and Colorado Medical Society’s work to manage the state’s opioid epidemic. Dr. Kenneth Finn is a graduate of the University of Texas at Houston in 1990 and he completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City in 1994. He is Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. He has been on the Exam Council for the American Board of Pain Medicine since 2001 and is also Level II accredited to perform impairment ratings for injured workers in the State of Colorado. Dr. Finn is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; the American Academy of Pain Medicine; and the Spine Intervention Society. He is an avid outdoor enthusiast, has been a medical advisor for Running and Fitness Magazine, and enjoys treating patients with spine and sports-related injuries. Questions?
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Listen So Your Teen Will Talk: Effective Parenting Tools & Strategies from “Motivational Interviewing” and “Natural Highs” Featured expert:Avani G. Dilger, LPC, CACIII, BC-DMT, ADS ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 Handouts athttps://johnnysambassadors.org/ja200925/ Description 
It can be overwhelming for parents right now to help their teen navigate the current world around marijuana and other drugs. We have been working with teens for the past 16 years in our nonprofit program “Natural Highs – Healthy Alternatives to Drugs & Alcohol” and have gathered lots of wisdom from teens and parents in what is actually working to help teens make positive choices. We will share specific strategies from Motivational Interviewing, a successful method for engaging teens and adults, that parents can use to improve communication and connection with their teen. We also will share specific ways how we engage teens in our Natural Highs program to inspire teens get interested and passionate about healthy lifestyle choices. Learning Objectives
 Attendees will: • Learn what approaches and communication styles work for teens • Specific communication skills you can implement as a parent to engage your teen in more positive ways • Skills to balance boundary setting with keeping your relationship with your teen connected and strong • How parents can create “The Village” to receive support for parenting teens • Online resources for parents of teens Speaker Bio
 Avani G. Dilger, LPC, CACIII, BC-DMT, ADSis a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Addiction Counselor, a Somatic Psychotherapist, an Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist, and a Motivational Interviewing Trainer (MINT), who specializes in substance abuse prevention and treatment with adults, teens and their families. She is the founder and director of the “Natural Highs – Healthy Alternatives to Drugs & Alcohol” nonprofit program, an innovative, grassroots substance abuse prevention and intervention program that teaches teens to become leaders around healthier lifestyles and positive peer culture. In addition to teaching the Natural Highs program at several high schools in Boulder and at Naropa University, Avani works as a psychotherapist with teens, families and adults with substance abuse, addiction and trauma using Motivational Interviewing, Somatic Psychotherapy, Brainspotting and Systemic Constellationwork. She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) and trains Motivational Interviewing for criminal justice, mental health, and substance abuse professionals. Questions?
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The Neuroscience of High-Risk Behavior: Scientific Justification for Marijuana Use Prevention Featured expert: Crystal Collier, PhD, LPC-S ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 Handouts athttps://johnnysambassadors.org/ja200918/ Description 
Promoted as medicine, our children and lawmakers are subject to advertising that is simply false and misleading about marijuana products. In this presentation, participants learn how high-risk behavior affect the growing brain and cause addiction. A discussion of the current, global scientific literature says about the real and unknown health effects of marijuana and hash oil. Emphasis will be placed on the deleterious effects of marijuana on the developing brain and a growing body of evidence that these effects rival those of alcohol. The case will be made for the basis of sound parenting, prevention in schools and legislative policy to be built on the neuroscience of marijuana. Learning Objectives
 At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will learn: 1. How marijuana affects youth brain development, 2. The most up-to-date summary regarding current literature regarding marijuana, hash oil, and CBD health effects, 3. The real pros and cons of marijuana use as a medicine, 4. What sound marijuana policy should be based upon at home and in the legislature, and 5. A comprehensive model of prevention to change norms. Speaker Bio
 Dr. Crystal Collier has been working with adolescents and adults suffering from behavioral health issues such as substance abuse since 1991 and possesses a talent for making complex research and brain science easy to understand. She has been licensed by the State of Texas as a professional counselor since 1999 and counselor supervisor since 2008. Dr. Collier created a comprehensive prevention model to teach the neurodevelopmental effects of risky behavior to children, teens, and parents, which was selected for the 2015 Prevention and Education Commendation from the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. Crystal teaches counseling skills and addiction classes as an adjunct professor. In 2018, she was awarded the Torch Bearer of the Year award by the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals and a research fellowship by the Hope and Healing Center & Institute to write a prevention guide for parents. In 2019, the Houston Counseling Association named her Counselor of the Year. Questions?
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Problems with our High Potency THC Marijuana From the Perspective of an Addiction Psychiatrist Featured expert:Dr. Libby Stuyt, MD ORIGINAL WEBINAR: SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 Handouts athttps://johnnysambassadors.org/ja200911/ Description 
This talk is about the problems with our current marijuana, how it is not the same marijuana of the 1960s and 1970s. The “commercialization” of this drug has allowed the potency of THC to dramatically increase and has resulted in numerous problems. The talk will cover the science of addiction in terms that most people can understand and how the higher the potency, the more addictive it is and the more behavioral health problems occur as a result, especially if the use is started before the brain is fully developed (age 21-25). Learning Objectives
 At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1. Understand how today’s marijuana is not like the marijuana they may have used in the past 2. Describe the effect of THC on the developing brain. 3. Discuss how addiction happens and how addictive drugs work in the brain 4. Discuss the role high potency THC cannabis plays in addiction, anxiety, depression, suicide, psychosis, violence, and cognitive impairment. Speaker Bio
 Dr. Stuyt is a board-certified Addiction Psychiatrist and has worked in the addiction/behavioral health field since 1990. She was the Medical Director for the Circle Program, a 90-day inpatient treatment program, funded by the state of Colorado, for persons with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse who have failed other levels of treatment since 1999. She retired from this position in 2020 and is currently motivated to educate as many people as possible on the un-intended consequences seen from the commercialization of marijuana in Colorado, focusing primarily on the deleterious effects of high potency THC on the developing brain and mental health. Questions?
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Youth Suicide Prevention in Colorado: Risk and Protective Factors Featured expert: Lena Heilmann, PhD, MNM ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 Description 
This presentation provides an overview of youth suicide prevention strategies in Colorado. Lena Heilmann, the Suicide Prevention Strategies Manager with the Colorado Office of Suicide Prevention at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, will address risk and protective factors related to youth suicide; discuss current data and trends related to youth suicide; and share strategies for youth suicide prevention. Learning Objectives
 Attendees will: • learn how various risk and protective factors can contribute to someone feeling suicidal; • learn about Colorado data and trends related to youth suicide; • learn strategies, at an organizational and interpersonal level, on how to support youth and youth suicide prevention Speaker Bio
 Lena Heilmann, PhD, MNM, is the Suicide Prevention Strategies Manager with the Colorado Office of Suicide Prevention at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). Lena is a sibling suicide loss survivor; she lost her sister Danielle to suicide in 2012. Prior to losing her sister, Lena was in academia and taught as a professor. Now Lena works and volunteers in suicide prevention to honor her sister. Questions?
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E-cigs, Vaping & Marijuana: Emerging Drug Trends in Today’s Adolescents Featured expert: Dr. Aaron Weiner ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 Description 
With vaping increasingly commonplace and recreational marijuana use normalized and promoted, young people face new and difficult pitfalls related to substance use and addiction. Misinformation and confusion persist around these topics, and debunked myths are taken as fact. Attendees at this seminar will learn to tell fact from fiction about vaping and marijuana, including the impact of the THC and nicotine industries on public perception and the implications of use on health. Attendees will also be presented with actionable tips for prevention, enabling everyone to feel they can do their part to turn the tide in this modern substance use epidemic. Learning Objectives 
At the end of the webinar, attendees will learn: • What vaping is and how vaping devices function • Current research regarding vaping health risks • Current research regarding cannabis health risks • Current marketing and business trends for vaping and cannabis • How media messaging impacts youth use of vaping and marijuana Speaker Bio 
Dr. Aaron Weiner is a board-certified Psychologist and the Director of Addiction Services at Linden Oaks Behavioral Health. He earned his doctorate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and completed his fellowship in Addiction Psychology at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. Dr. Weiner is a strong advocate for evidence-based care in treating chemical dependency and behavioral addictions, as well as a proponent of integrating behavioral health services into medical settings. Dr. Weiner has been an outspoken advocate for numerous forward-leaning trends, including naloxone co-prescribing in hospital settings, fentanyl test strips, responsible opioid disposal, marijuana education, person-first language for stigma reduction, and vaping awareness for youth. He has spoken nationally on the topics of opioid addiction, marijuana commercialization, and the vaping epidemic, as well as has served as a context expert for both policy-makers and media outlets. addition to his work in healthcare systems, Dr. Weiner is an adjunct faculty in the Counseling Psychology Department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is a member of the Physician Speakers Bureau for the National Safety Council. He has served on the Board of the Society of Addiction Psychology and won multiple regional awards for his commitment to converting best-practice ideas into real-world change. Questions?
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I’m Still Here: A Personal Story and Practical Plan for Suicide Prevention Featured expert: Dave Crenshaw ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 Description 
For parents, it’s often hard to understand the mind of a child who has suicidal thoughts. Even more challenging is knowing specifically how we can help them notact on those thoughts. Business author and speaker Dave Crenshaw has a happy marriage and a successful career, and he’s a loving father of three. But from his earliest years up to today, he has continually faced thoughts of suicide. His story is one of not just surviving these negative patterns of thinking but thriving despite them. Dave will candidly share his journey of living with mental health challenges and emotional abuse. He’ll also provide a simple, practical strategy to help parents reduce the risk of suicide and provide young adults with the tools they need to navigate their chaotic emotions and thoughts. Learning Objectives 
In this session, Dave will help you: • Develop a deeper understanding on how suicidal thought relate to mental illness • Gain a practical, solution-based perspective for mental health • Find the partnership of doctors and therapists that works for your child • Create an emergency backup plan to reduce the risk of suicide • Help kids turn their focus to what makes them amazing! Speaker Bio 
Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size.He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learninghave been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which isThe Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. Despite his mental health challenges,Dave has transformed the lives and careers of hundreds of thousands around the world. Questions?
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Parenting a Unicorn: How Your Children’s Temperament Could Drive Them Towards Risk Featured expert: Wendy Gossett ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 Handouts athttps://johnnysambassadors.org/ja200814/ Description 
Society places many expectations upon us: be on time; follow the rules; sit still in class; have fun at the party; have grit; finish what you start; be competitive in sports; if you are a guy, be tough; if you are a gal, be tender. Without intending to, parents may adopt these same expectations and place them on their kids. However, some child temperaments are rare and unconventional, so these expectations may be completely unrealistic and hindering them from becoming the magical creatures they were designed to be. Society has already told these unicorns they don’t fit in, so it is critical that parents give them the accurate message that their brain physiology was purposely designed to bring beauty and balance to the world. Learning Objectives
 After the conclusion of this webinar, you will gain an understanding of: • The Four Temperaments and the ways Nature and Nurture can affect your child • How to identify the four personality traits most at risk • How opposing brain functions can be causing unnecessary turmoil in your home • What you can do to help Speaker Bio 
Wendy Gossett is a best-selling author, speaker and parenting specialist who helps parents deepen their connection with their children by using temperament psychology and neuroscience. For over twenty years Wendy Gossett, M.Ed., has worked as an educator both for the school system and for Fortune 500 companies. In addition to appearing on Inside Edition and writing for publications like Scary Mommy, she’s the author of a comprehensive Parent’s “User Manual” for their children. This User Manual was developed because of her own struggles with her unicorn daughter, Jordan. Through temperament psychology and brain imaging, Wendy concluded that she and Jordan have completely opposite brain wiring. Even with all her experience, she still needed a user manual that would help her understand her daughter, but it didn’t exist. Over the last 9 years, Wendy has combined extensive research with hundreds of family case studies to create the user manual she had been seeking. In this hour-long webinar, she will give you some of these key concepts, so you can feel encouraged and know you are not alone on the journey! Questions?
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Marijuana and Our Children: The Blunt Truth Featured expert: Dr. Christian Thurstone ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2020 Handouts athttps://johnnysambassadors.org/ja200807/ Description 
Parents will understand the science about marijuana’s effects on the developing brain and what they can do to protect their teens. Learning Objectives 
After the conclusion of this one-hour webinar, you will understand the following: 1. Know the process of adolescent brain development 2. Know the effects of marijuana on adolescent brain development 3. Know how to prevent and react to teen marijuana use Speaker Bio 
Christian Thurstone, MD, is board-certified in child psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. For 18 years, he has been the director of a busy adolescent substance treatment program in Denver. He currently serves as the director of behavioral health at Denver Health and is a professor of psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Thurstone is married for 25 years, has two teenagers, and is a member of the US Army Reserve Questions?
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How Do I Know? A Parent’s Guide to Detect Vaping, Alcohol, and Drug Abuse Featured expert: Detective Richard Wistocki ORIGINAL WEBINAR: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2020 Handouts at https://johnnysambassadors.org/ja201226/ Description This is an unforgettable, thought-provoking presentation to expose the use of vaping and the accidental road to addiction. The “How Do I Know?” program boldly outlines challenges teens face every day. The drug abuse epidemic has continued to grow nationwide in ways we’ve never seen before. The potency of these drugs and their availability in our communities and schools is staggering. We owe it to our children, and ourselves to learn the telling signs and proactive strategies to protect our families and communities from falling victim. You will learn how to know if your student is involved in drugs and how to use monitoring technology and drug testing to discover and catch drug use early. Objectives At the end of this presentation, parents will know: • How “Vaping” and “Weed” are the gateway to more potent drugs • How parents will know if student is involved with drugs • How to use monitoring technology to discover drug use • In-home drug testing and how to discuss it with your teen Speaker Bio: Detective Richard Wistocki (Ret.) had been a law enforcement officer for 30 years—28 years with the Naperville Police Department. In his last 22 years as an Internet Crimes Investigator, SWAT operator with the Naperville Police Department, he forged numerous partnerships with the community and other Law Enforcement Agencies. He is one of the founding members and an affiliate member of the Illinois Attorney Generals High Tech Crimes Bureau (ICAC). Rich’s passion is teaching parents how to parent their children when they are online. He takes his juvenile investigations experience and applies it to teaching parents how to be better parents. He is an instructor for the Department of Justice and various Law Enforcement Mobile Training Units and POST units across the United States. He is also the creator of the Illinois Sexting Law. Questions? Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Who's Johnny? https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny Laura's story about Johnny: https://johnnysambassadors.org/ja201120 What is a dab? https://johnnysambassadors.org/types-... Expert videos on demand: https://www.JohnnysAmbassadors.org/re... Upcoming webinars: https://www.JohnnysAmbassadors.org/we... Research database: https://www.JohnnysAmbassadors.org/re... Toolkits: https://www.JohnnysAmbassadors.org/to... Videos: https://www.JohnnysAmbassadors.org/vi... Parent resources: https://johnnysambassadors.org/parents Blog/newsletter: https://www.JohnnysAmbassadors.org/blog Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Johnn... Johnny's Ambassadors City Teams: https://www.JohnnysAmbassadors.org/ci... #StopDabbing walk: https://www.JohnnysAmbassadors.org/st... Johnny's tribute video: https://www.JohnnysAmbassadors.org/tr... Ways to get involved: https://johnnysambassadors.org/join Donate: https://johnnysambassadors.org/donate

Vision is Victory: Why Vision Builds Family Unity and Improves Adolescent Mental Health Featured expert: Carey Conley ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 Handouts athttps://johnnysambassadors.org/ja200731/ Description 
For over 25 years, Carey Conley has been teaching people how to put their vision (their hopes and dreams) on to paper with such clarity that it guides their life and career decisions. Having a vision essentially helps them discover their God-given purpose, which can inform the struggles they face in all areas of their lives. This webinar shows parents how to apply this exercise not only for themselves but for their children as well. You’ll learn how to create a shared vision as a family. By teaching our children at a very early age that they have purpose, they will be set up to be positive, confident, healthy adults. Learning Objectives • Why having a clear, written vision improves every area of your life • How to write it in a very simple way that you can teach it to your children • Why vision starts in the home • How to create a family vision for better unity and communication Speaker Bio 
Carey Conley is dedicated to helping you identify your dreams and goals through Vision building and to achieve those goals through discovering your Purpose.She believes that success in life is about following your true passion and knowing what impact you are here to make in the world. Carey draws from more than two decades of experience in growing two businesses, decades of being a wife and mom, and her personal journey of life tragedies that she shares with her audience.She not only can relate to her audience why having a clear vision and purpose is the bottom line to professional success, but how it becomes the anchor in all the storms of life. It is through her joy and pain, through her success and struggles, that she offers you the greatest opportunity to create a clear path to your destiny by living in your Purpose. Questions?
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CANNABIS: The Basics and Beyond from the Emergency Room Featured expert: Dr. Karen Randall ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 Dr. Randall’s lecture will start with the basics of cannabis, so attendees will understand why the new high-potency THC and cannabis products are dangerous. She will then discuss the issues being seen in the emergency department, such as cannabis-induced hyperemesis, acute psychosis, polysubstance abuse, EVALI (vaping lung injuries), and cardiovascular/stroke presentations as they affect our youth and teens. Dr. Randall will then discuss how drugs have changed the community of Pueblo, CO, and what we may see in the future. Associations Between Prenatal Cannabis Exposure and Childhood Outcomes – Sept. 2020 Emergency Department and Radiological Cost of Delayed Diagnosis of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis – January 2019 Objectives • Understand the potency of cannabis and what the terms mean • Understand what medical issues are being seen in youth and teens • Understand some of the many medical side effects of cannabis • Understand how communities are changing for kids and what we may see in the future Speaker Bio Dr. Karen Randall is an emergency medicine physician. She has had residency training in family practice, pediatrics, and emergency medicine. Prior to moving back to Colorado, Dr. Randall taught residents and medical students at a large teaching hospital in Detroit. She currently practices emergency medicine in Southern Colorado, where she is the vice president of case management for the emergency department. Dr. Randall has a certificate in Cannabis Science and Medicine from the University of Vermont. She has served as an expert panelist for SAMHSA in DC, testified to many legislators, and spoken at numerous conferences and meetings, including parliamentary members in Australia. Dr. Randall is the co-president of Parents Opposed to Pot (POP) and serve as the medical advisor for Moms Strong. Questions? Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org. Who's Johnny?https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny Expert videos on demand:https://www.JohnnysAmbassadors.org/recorded-webinars Upcoming webinars:https://www.JohnnysAmbassadors.org/webinars Research database:https://www.JohnnysAmbassadors.org/research Toolkits:https://www.JohnnysAmbassadors.org/toolkits Videos:https://www.JohnnysAmbassadors.org/videos Parent resources:https://johnnysambassadors.org/parents Blog/newsletter:https://www.JohnnysAmbassadors.org/blog Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/JohnnysAmbassadors Johnny's Ambassadors City Teams:https://www.JohnnysAmbassadors.org/cityteams #StopDabbing walk:https://www.JohnnysAmbassadors.org/stopdabbing Johnny's tribute video:https://www.JohnnysAmbassadors.org/tribute Ways to get involved:https://johnnysambassadors.org/join Donate:https://johnnysambassadors.org/donate

Parenting in the Realm of Today’s Marijuana Featured expert:Jody Belsher ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2020 Handouts athttps://johnnysambassadors.org/ja200724/ Description 
Marijuana today is not what it used to be. There are three important keys: (a) what has changed; (b) what are the effects; and (c) what does a parent need to know. Addiction Specialist Jody Belsher will present the three keys, show an 11-minute clip of her award-winning documentary “The Other Side of Cannabis: Negative Effects of Marijuana on our Youth”www.oscdoc.com, and hold a Q&A. Belsher holds a Master’s in Addictive Disorders, has a child with marijuana addiction, is a renowned national speaker, and has been featured on TV, radio shows, and published in addiction journals. Objectives • Understanding the changes to today’s marijuana • Awareness of the cognitive, Psychological, and behavioral effects on youth • Tools for parenting youth who are vulnerable to using THC, including prevention and intervention Speaker Bio 
Jody Belsher holds a Master’s in Addictive Disorders and a BSW in Social Work. She is certified Satori Lifestyle Coach and a Recovery Support Specialist and offers private family coaching. Belsher is the President and Founder of the 501c3 non-profit organization POSAFY (Prevention of Substance Abuse for Youthwww.posafy.org) and CEO of HeartsGate (www.hearts-gate.com). She has spoken to thousands on marijuana and youth. Belsher has been featured on NBC-TV and dozens of radio shows, and her work has been published in journals, newspapers, and magazines. Belsher produced the award-winning documentary “The Other Side of Cannabis: Negative Effects of Marijuana on Youth.” Questions?
Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Who's Johnny?https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny
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