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Stand Up for Your Greatness! Featured expert: Ed Gerety ORIGINAL WEBINAR FOR TEENS: TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2022 Description 
In this inspirational program, Ed Gerety shares with his audience specific strategies, principals, and techniques to be resilient, embrace change, achieve goals, and step up as a leader. The social and emotional needs of students today is more important than ever. Ed delivers a powerful message that connects with the hearts and minds of his audience. He reminds students of the importance of taking care of themselves, taking care of one another, standing up for their greatness, and for the greatness of others. Learning Objectives
 Areas of Focus in this webinar include: • The power of respect and responsibility • The impact and consequences of our choices and decisions • The issues of bullying and peer pressure • Appreciation for our abilities and the people in our life • The courage to believe in oneself • The power we have to reach out and make a difference Speaker Bio
 Ed Gerety has the unique ability to connect with his audience while inspiring them to stand up for their greatness and for the greatness of others.Ed’s authentic energy and enthusiasm gets people excited about what is possible for their life leaving them full of love and hope for the future. As an optimist with a growth mindset, Ed delivers a powerful message about gratitude, self-respect, compassion, resiliency, and kindness. He is known for reminding others that the key to building strong relationships is to let others know “I see you, you matter, and I’ve got your back.” Ed’s inspirational keynotes have been described as captivating, funny, entertaining, and relatable. He conveys his message with sincerity and a sense of humility that opens the hearts and minds of his audience. While still in college, Ed started his speaking business helping people develop as leaders and encouraging them to be the best version of themselves. Since that time, he has spoken in all 50 states, across Canada and Europe reaching over three million people.Ed is the author of “Combinations: Opening the Door to Student Leadership” and a contributing author of four books on leadership and personal development. As the podcast host of “Parents Navigating the Teen Years” Ed shares authentic conversations about the toughest issues facing teenagers today and what parents can do to help their teens navigate these challenging waters. Ed continues to do extensive study in these areas and has completed the Boston Marathon three times. He served six years on the Board of Directors for the National Speakers Association (NSA) and earned their highest earned designation; Certified Speaking Professional (CSP™) in 2005. Ed lives on the New Hampshire seacoast with his wife and two children, along with their golden retriever dog Gracie, their two cats Sugar and Coco, and one bearded dragon named Trevor. Questions? Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Who's Johnny?https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny
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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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What Parents Need to Know about Adolescent Marijuana Cannabis Use and Youth Development: The Latest Scientific Research Featured expert: Dr Janni Leung ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 Handouts available at https://johnnysambassadors.org/ja210528/ Description This webinar summarises evidence on the effects of cannabis use on the development of adolescents and young adults. It draws on epidemiological studies, neuroimaging studies, case-control studies, and twin and Mendelian randomisation studies. It presents evidence from the latest research on the relationship between cannabis use with acute effects, accidents and injuries, cannabis dependence, cognition, education, other drug use, psychosis, depression, anxiety, bipolar, suicidality, and antisocial behaviour. It evaluates evidence surrounding observations after the legalization of cannabis for adult use. The webinar concludes that the regulation of cannabis after legalisation needs to minimise adolescent uptake and cannabis-related adverse developmental outcomes. Learning Objectives
 To share findings from the latest research that examined how cannabis use may affect the development of young people. Speaker Bio
 Dr Janni Leung is an epidemiologist and is a Global Substance Use and Mental Health Research Fellow at The University of Queensland in Australia. She has qualifications and training in public health, sociology, and psychology. In addition, she has strong research and teaching experience in epidemiology and biostatistics. She has published over 100 scientific papers and conference presentations in the substance use epidemiology field. Janni is committed to conducting high quality rigorous research to generate empirical scientific evidence to inform decisions to prevent substance use related harms in the population. Questions? Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Who's Johnny?https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny
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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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Value UP: Raising the Value of Human Life Featured expert:Mike Donahue ORIGINAL WEBINAR FOR TEENS: TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2022 Description
 After partnering with thousands of schools and speaking/listening to educators and students, Mike has come to understand that so many teen issues are directly related to how students view themselves. If a student believes they have high intrinsic value and identify with this high value, they make life choices that match their perceived value identity. Students who value and respect themselves make positive life choices and show greater value and respect to others. Value Up was created to amplify that value in every student, resulting in strengthening a positive school culture. Learning Objectives • Everyone has a story, and that story really does matter. • Whysomeone is doing something is much more important thanwhatthey are doing. • You can’t just mask the issues, they must be dealt with. • Just like you can’t remove the value from a piece of gold, you can’t remove your value either. It’s built in, it belongs to you. Speaker Bio
 Mike Donahue is the founder and director of Value Up, an Omaha Nebraska based motivational company that focuses on positive school culture. He has spoken to over a million students throughout the last three decades in live settings. He has worked with young people all over the world including the United States, Asia, South America, and Europe. Mike has authored four books: Reinventing My Normal, Hidden Scars, Talking to Brick Walls, and his latest book, Value Up. He is a highly sought-after speaker and one of the best on the subjects of respect, bullying, resiliency and school climate issues. He has spoken alongside the likes of Roger Goodell, the commissioner of the NFL, and Arne Duncan, the Secretary of Education under President Barak Obama. His candid style and authentic persona keep students engaged throughout the entire presentation and leaves them inspired. Mike and his wife Rachel live in Omaha NE, but hails from Boston, MA and was a member of the United States Air Force. He is the father of five children. He has dedicated his life to helping students understand their own innate value and the value of other people. Contact Mike atwww.value-up.org Questions? Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Who’s Johnny?https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny Johnny’s tribute video:https://www.JohnnysAmbassadors.org/tribute Educational offerings:https://johnnysambassadors.org/education/ #StopDabbing walk:https://www.stopdabbingwalk.com About Johnny’s mom, Laura:https://johnnysambassadors.org/speaking What is a dab?https://johnnysambassadors.org/types-potencies Expert videos on demand:https://www.JohnnysAmbassadors.org/recorded-webinars Upcoming weekly webinars:https://www.JohnnysAmbassadors.org/webinars Subscribe to our RUMBLE account:https://rumble.com/c/johnnysambassadors Research database:https://www.JohnnysAmbassadors.org/research Online teen marijuana curriculum (in development):https://johnnysambassadors.org/curriculum Toolkits:https://www.JohnnysAmbassadors.org/toolkits Graphics:https://JohnnysAmbassadors.org/graphics Onesheets:https://JohnnysAmbassadors.org/onesheets Videos:https://www.JohnnysAmbassadors.org/videos Parent resources:https://johnnysambassadors.org/parents Sign up for weekly articles via newsletter:https://www.JohnnysAmbassadors.org/blog Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/JohnnysAmbassadors Get involved:https://johnnysambassadors.org/join Donate:https://johnnysambassadors.org/donate

Has legalizing cannabis been a bonus or a disaster? Featured expert: Sir Robin Murray ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, March 24, 2021 Description
 Sir Robin Murray from London asks the U.S. “Has legalizing cannabis been a bonus or a disaster?” and shows his data. Speaker Bio 
Robin Murray is a member of Johnny’s Ambassadors Scientific Advisory Board and a Professor of Psychiatric Research at the Institute of Psychiatry (IoP), King’s College London (KCL) and a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS). He is considered one of the world’s foremost cannabis researchers. Questions? Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Who's Johnny?https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny
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Prevention is possible! Can the principles of effective prevention withstand the counterwinds of commercialization? Featured expert: Catherine Antley, M.D. ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, September 10, 2021 Handouts available at https://johnnysambassadors.org/ja210910/ Description
 Do most Americans realize that treatment for substance use disorder is the least effective, most expensive method to deal with a societal substance misuse epidemic (now impacting approximately 1 in 3 American families)? Learning Objectives 1. Learn the principles of effective prevention and become familiar with their proven track record. 2. Briefly consider the cost and effectiveness of prevention vs treatment. 3. Understand the vulnerability of the youth brain, impact of concentration. 4. Understand scientists have demonstrated that youth are products of their environment and that scientists have demonstrated that by changing children’s environment we can either release their minds allowing for full development or limit them by facilitating the creation of a use disorder. 5. Understand how without effective public health guardrails, the drivers of commercialization of addictive substances run counter to the principles of effective prevention Speaker Bio 
Catherine Antley, M.D. graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, completed her residency in anatomic and clinical pathology at Duke University Medical Center and fellowship in dermatopathology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She is board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and in Dermatopathology and is a Fellow of the American Society of Dermatopathology. For 20 years she has served as Laboratory Director of Vermont Dermatopathology, a woman owned, independent dermatopathology lab serving VT, NY, and NH. She has a strong interest in public health and prevention and exploring the impact of policy on addiction and health care costs. She has co-authored a number of Vermont Medical Society resolutions on cannabis and recently organized and led a delegation of 10 Vermonters to Iceland to learn about their 20-year history bringing down the country’s high addiction rates using their successful, science-based prevention model. She recently contributed chapter 15″Cannabis in Dermatology” to the textbook “Cannabis in Medicine, an Evidence Based Approach” edited by Dr. Ken Finn and published by Springer Nature.She serves as Secretary Treasurer of the International Academy on the Science and Impact of Cannabis. Questions? Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Who's Johnny?https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny
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Why Education Works Featured expert:Monte Stiles TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021 – ANTI-420 DAY CONFERENCE Handouts available at https://johnnysambassadors.org/ja210420stiles/ Description
 History shows us that drug education works when the message is powerful, consistent, and sustained over time. In a world where some are calling for surrender to the drug culture, how do we use our time, talents, and education with a renewed sense of purpose and passion? What is the message to be shared and why is this work so important for the future of America? Learning Objectives
 At the end of this 45-minute webinar, participants will learn how to: • What drug prevention messages are most effective • Why increased drug prevention efforts are needed in today’s world • What evidence shows us that prevention works • A recipe for hope Speaker Bio
 Monte Stiles served his entire professional legal career of 29 years as a state and federal prosecutor. For 24 years, Monte was an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Idaho where he supervised the Organized Crime/Drug Enforcement Task Force – a group of agents and prosecutors who investigated and prosecuted high-level drug trafficking organizations which included Los Angeles street gangs, methamphetamine manufacturers, marijuana growers on public lands, and multi-national drug cartels. During a decade-long investigation of international drug smuggling and money laundering, Monte worked closely with foreign, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in the pursuit of evidence and witnesses in Hong Kong, Thailand, Fiji, Australia, Canada, and various locations in Europe. Because of the nature of his caseload, Monte was also a sworn Special Deputy United States Marshall for most of his career. In 1995, Monte served as Special Counsel to the Director of the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys in Washington D.C. where his primary assignments involved domestic terrorism, violent crime, juvenile justice, and narcotics. As a result of his expertise, Monte has been an instructor for the National Advocacy Center in Columbia, South Carolina, numerous state and regional law enforcement conferences, and five international organized crime seminars where he taught prosecutors, judges, and police officers from the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Estonia, Latvia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania, Montenegro, and Croatia. Questions? Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Who's Johnny?https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny
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Covering Cannabis as a Health Benefit: What Consumers Need to Know Featured expert: Stacey L. Worthy, Esq. ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, October 29, 2021 Handouts available at https://johnnysambassadors.org/ja211029/ Description 
As products containing cannabis increase in popularity, chances are that many consumers either have used or are considering using such products. However, these products have not gone through the FDA’s rigorous safety and efficacy process, meaning consumers could be at risk of ingesting contaminated and dangerous substances. Additionally, consumers often take cannabis-containing products without appropriate medical supervision, which could lead to harmful side effects. Some states have introduced legislation that would require health plans to cover non-FDA-approved cannabis products. This type of legislation poses health and safety risks to consumers. Consumers and policymakers alike must be educated on the risks of covering these products. In this session, an attorney from Aimed Alliance will discuss the law and policy surrounding the cannabis-containing products, addresslegislative developments regarding coverage of cannabis as a health and workers’ compensation benefit, provide important health and safety considerations, and highlight potential legal consequences. Learning Objectives
 Participants who attend this session should be able to: • Describe recent developments in the cannabis law and policy, including proposals to require coverage of cannabis as a health and workers’ compensation benefit • Summarize important health and safety considerations surrounding cannabis-containing products • Identify highlight potential legal consequences of recently proposed legislation and regulations Speaker Bio
 Stacey L. Worthy, Esq. is a principal at Sequel Health Law, PLLC and counsel to Aimed Alliance, a not-for-profit organization that works to protect and enhance the rights of health care consumers and practitioners. As counsel to Aimed Alliance, Ms. Worthy provides unique legal insight through research and analysis of laws, regulations, and legislation; assists with advocacy initiatives; offers policy analysis; and supports coalition-building efforts of allied organizations focused on advancing common goals.She frequently engages in educational and outreach activities with employers and HR professionals, including on the topic of safety and legal risks associated with marijuana in the workplace. Her other clients include not-for-profit patient advocacy groups, health policy organizations, and other members of the health care industry. Ms. Worthy is also the author of several scholarly articles, including most recently, “Dazed and Confused: Making Sense of Employers’ Risks from Mandated Coverage of Non-FDA-Approved Cannabis Products,” in Seton Hall Legislative Journal. Questions? Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Who's Johnny?https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny
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What Parents Need to Know about Adolescent Marijuana Observations of the Black Market Marijuana Industry in Colorado: the Role of the Drug Enforcement Administration Featured expert: David Olesky ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 Handouts available at https://johnnysambassadors.org/ja210521/ Speaker Bio Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) David Olesky currently is responsible for overseeing multiple DEA Enforcement Groups in Denver to include the HIDTA Front Range Task Force and the Financial Investigations Team. ASAC Olesky is also responsible for overseeing DEA’s Operations in the State of Montana. He has served multiple assignments in the foreign arena to include posting in Colombia and Panama, where he oversaw DEA’s Sensitive Investigative Units which consisted of law enforcement personnel from the host countries. While assigned to DEA’s Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, ASAC Olesky was the Section Chief for DEA’s Financial Investigations Section, which included overseeing DEAs domestic and international money laundering operations. Questions? Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Who's Johnny?https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny
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What Community Based Coalitions and Nonprofits Can Do in the Public Policy Arena Featured expert: Dana StevensPart 2 ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, September 17, 2021 Handouts available at https://johnnysambassadors.org/ja210917/ Description
 This workshop focuses and IRS regulations for nonprofits to work in public policy and advocacy. Understanding the regulations gives nonprofits many more options for activities to influence decision-making. What are the differences between lobbying and advocacy and education? How can coalitions effectively influence local policies and stay within the expectations for nonprofits. Learning Objectives
 Participants in this workshop will learn: • The differences between grassroots lobbying and direct lobbying; • The financial limits placed on nonprofits by the IRS for lobbying activities; • How to effectively communicate to policy-makers without lobbying. Speaker Bio
 Dana Stevens has been a community organizer, policy advocate and champion for marginalized populations her entire adult life. Her passion for community begins with empowering local resident to amplify their voice for healthy and safe neighborhoods. Dana has been with Community Action, Service & Advocacy since 2007 and currently serves as the Executive Director. Dana has been a part of SAM since it launched in 2013 and currently leads SAM efforts to support local control measures to prevent marijuana normalization and commercialization. She holds a bachelor’s degree from UCSD in Urban Studies, a certificate in Nonprofit Management from University of San Diego and a Master’s in Public Administration from SDSU. Questions? Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Who's Johnny?https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny
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Waking Up To Your Life! Featured expert: Harriet Turk ORIGINAL WEBINAR FOR TEENS: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2022 Description 
In an effort to cope with stress and anxiety, we begin to function on auto-pilot. Self-defeating thoughts or blocking out emotions to just “get through the day” become a habit. Friendships and social settings which could provide support also begin to suffer as we may be embarrassed, confused, or unable to explain what we are experiencing. In this presentation, Harriet teaches coping strategies to help you wake up and get back in the game of life! Learning Objectives • Howto focus on what is in your control • Strategies to transform your thoughts from “I can’t” to “I am” • The importance of self-care before others-care • Waysto develop and maintainhelpful, healthy relationships Speaker Bio
 For more than 25 years, Harriet Turk has blazed a trail helpingleaders,students, and organizations discover how to reach their full potential and bemore successful.Her professional experience over the last two decades in the worlds of education and business are incredibly unique andunmatched. In the pharmaceutical industry, asRookie of the YearandTop Sales Performermultiple times, Harriet developed and solidified herexpertise in sales, customer service, and developing programs to increase employee loyalty. In the education sector, Harriet developed and implemented multi-million dollar leadership and alcohol/drug prevention programs for local and state level educationalsystems as the Youth Programs Coordinator for theMississippi Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.

 Today, Harriet is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and coach. Her areas of expertise are resilience, dealing with stress and anxiety, improving school/work culture, and living your best life. 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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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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What Parents Need to Know about Adolescent Marijuana Substance Free Athletics – Parent Module Featured expert: Debbie Berndt ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, June 11, 2021 Handouts available at https://johnnysambassadors.org/ja210611/ Description
 The recently launched prevention program, Substance Free Athletics, engages coaches, athletes, and parents, the three major stakeholders in high-school athletics, in an effort to reduce under-age substance use (marijuana, nicotine and alcohol).This new, highly targeted drug education program speaks specifically to the athlete and athletic performance versus looking at drug use generally. By focusing on the high school athlete and providing all stakeholders with a common understanding, conversations about drugs and alcohol can become more productive and choosing not to use as an athlete has a rational and potentially shared basis.In this webinar, you’ll experience the parent portion of this dynamic new program. Learning Objectives • Understand substances, especially marijuana’s, effect on athletes and athletic performance in particular. • Use this new frame to engage kids in conversation about alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco use. • Learn 21st century basics around substances that all parents need to understand (but most do not). Speaker Bio
 Debbie Berndt is the Director ofSubstance Free Athleticsand is on the Board of several national prevention organizations and a local coalition – all have the mission to reduce underage substance use. She also leadsParent Movement 2.0and was recently invited by SAMHSA to participate on a Technical Expert Panel creating a National Guide for Marijuana Youth Prevention. A parent herself, Debbie has spoken to over ten thousand parents and teens since early 2017, when she realized parents, on the front-line of youth drug use, understood very little about today’s high-potency marijuana, other substances, and almost nothing about adolescent brain development.She finds the same to be true for teens. Questions? Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Who's Johnny?https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny
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Yes, Marijuana is Addictive Featured expert:Libby Stuyt, MD TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021 – ANTI-420 DAY CONFERENCE Handouts available at https://johnnysambassadors.org/ja210420stuyt/ Description
 Many people believe that marijuana is not addictive, but this is not true. Especially with the higher potency THC marijuana, it is definitely addictive, more so if you start using marijuana before your brain fully develops, as in before the mid 20s. Once addicted, users can experience an uncomfortable withdrawal syndrome that encourages continued use. Using marijuana addictively can lead to other problems including psychosis, mood swings, thoughts of suicide, and cannabis hyperemesis syndrome. Learning Objectives
 At the end of this 45-minute webinar, participants will learn how to: • Understand how marijuana use can result in addiction • Recognize signs and symptoms of addiction/withdrawal with marijuana • Describe consequences from regular marijuana use such as psychotic symptoms, thoughts of suicide, and cannabis hyperemesis syndrome 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? Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Who's Johnny?https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny
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A Night In Jail: Education Through Storytelling and Drama Therapy Featured experts:Heidi A. Swan and Dr. Jeremy Martinez, actor panel ORIGINAL WEBINAR: DECEMBER 4, 2020 Handouts athttps://johnnysambassadors.org/ja201204/ Description
 When we tell teens marijuana is linked to psychosis and schizophrenia, do they really understand what that means?A Night in Jailis the only fictional book, film, and play which depicts cannabis-induced psychosis. Inspired by true events, this cautionary tale was inspired and coauthored by Kirk Anderson, who was a homeless drug addict with schizophrenia and went to jail eighteen times. In this webinar, you will meet his sister and coauthor, Heidi A. Swan. This will be a special dramatization using actors reading the screenplay forA Night in Jail, which will be followed by a discussion between Heidi and Jeremy Martinez, MD, Associate Medical Director Co-Occurring Disorders, Homeless Outreach and Engagement for Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. Learning Objectives
 At the end of this webinar, parents will: • Realize how teen cannabis use is linked to mental illness • Learn how teen cannabis use can lead to the use of other drugs • Understand cannabis use in the homeless population • Learn about the rise in substance and alcohol abuse during COVID-19 • Reduce homelessness by preventing mental illness and addiction Speaker Bio 
Heidi Swan co-produced and wrote the short filmA NIGHT IN JAILbased on this story to educate the public on the impacts of using marijuana during adolescence. 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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Local Control Options: How Coalitions & Policy Makers Can Protect Health & Safety Regarding Marijuana Featured expert: Dana Stevens Part 1
 ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, August 13, 2021 Handouts available at https://johnnysambassadors.org/ja210813/ Description
 This workshop provides local control options that can be customized to fit community needs. These policy options can be utilized either pre-emptively or in response to state policies that loosen restrictions on marijuana but leave local control open to the jurisdictions. In addition to specific policy options, this workshop provides capacity building for coalitions considering local control policies. Learning Objectives
 Participants in this workshop will learn: • Vital considerations for coalition to discuss prior to pursuing local control policy options; • Local government policy processes where marijuana policy options are determined; • Specific local control policies that are grounded in public health and safety. Speaker Bio
 Dana Stevens has been a community organizer, policy advocate and champion for marginalized populations her entire adult life. Her passion for community begins with empowering local resident to amplify their voice for healthy and safe neighborhoods. Dana has been with Community Action, Service & Advocacy since 2007 and currently serves as the Executive Director. Dana has been a part of SAM since it launched in 2013 and currently leads SAM efforts to support local control measures to prevent marijuana normalization and commercialization. She holds a bachelor’s degree from UCSD in Urban Studies, a certificate in Nonprofit Management from University of San Diego and a Master’s in Public Administration from SDSU. Questions? Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Who's Johnny?https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny
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Legalization of Marijuana: The Impacts in Colorado Featured expert:Dale D. Quigley TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021 – ANTI-420 DAY CONFERENCE Handouts available at https://johnnysambassadors.org/ja210420quigley/ Description 
This presentation gives a factual look at the impact that legalization of marijuana has had in Colorado and elsewhere. After Colorado legalized marijuana for both “medical” and recreational purposes it continues to have numerous adverse consequences. Key areas that are being impacted are Public Health, Public Safety, and the creation of current policies based on out of date or incomplete information. This presentation offers the facts concerning the consequences of making marijuana legal. This is a fast-paced look at the evolving impacts that the legalization of marijuana is having not only in Colorado but other states. Learning Objectives 
Attendees will have a greater understanding of: • How the impacts of legal marijuana experienced in Colorado can be used as a predictive analysis tool elsewhere • Marijuana’s adverse impacts to public health issues • The implications legalized marijuana has on public safety concerns. Speaker Bio
 Dale Quigley (“Quig”) is the Deputy Coordinator of the National Marijuana Initiative for the HIDTA program in the United States. He is responsible for providing information and education on issues surrounding marijuana. Prior to this role, he served at the Rocky Mountain HIDTA in Denver from 2011 – 2016 as the Manager of Intelligence and later oversaw their training program. Quig holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and has been a peace officer in Colorado since 1979. In January 2016, he retired as a Sergeant from the Aurora Police Department. In his experience, Quig notes his most rewarding assignments have been related to drug enforcement. He has an extensive background in narcotics investigations and supervising drug units, which includes supervising a gang-oriented drug task force for the FBI.Recognized as a subject matter expert in several aspects of drug enforcement, he regularly speaks at regional, national, and international drug conferences on the impacts of drug usage. Additionally, he has instructed drug law at the Community College of Aurora (Colorado) and a series of drug enforcement classes for the Rocky Mountain HIDTA program. Questions? Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Who's Johnny?https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny
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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?
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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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Ask Me How I Know: Marijuana Use Increases the Risk for Suicide Featured expert:Sally Schindel TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021 – ANTI-420 DAY CONFERENCE Handouts available at https://johnnysambassadors.org/ja210420schindel/ Description
 Sally’s son Andy left an important message in a suicide note: “Marijuana killed my soul+ ruined my brain.”She speaks and writes to Help Andy Help Others, educating youth and families about the risks and harms of THC. Learning Objectives
 After attending this 45-minute webinar, attendees will learn the answers to these questions: 1. Is suicide risk increased with marijuana use? 2. Is there still suicide risk after marijuana use cessation? 3. What are signs of suicide risk? 4. What can families do if they observe suicide ideation? 5. Are there known suicide deaths from marijuana use? Speaker Bio 
Sally is the Founder of Marijuana Victims Alliance, a volunteer with Marijuana Harmless—Think Again, and on the Advisory Council for Johnny’s Ambassadors. She is a frequent speaker on Victim Advocacy for Marijuana Related Death or Loss, Marijuana Role in Addiction and Suicides, and Networking with Other Families Suffering Loss. Additionally, she was instrumental in the formation of Moms Strong and is active in Parents Opposed to Pot and Every Brain Matters. Questions? Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Who's Johnny?https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny
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You Matter, “IT” Doesn’t! How to Leave Your “IT” Behind! Featured expert: Bobby Petrocelli ORIGINAL WEBINAR FOR TEENS: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022 Description
 Bobby’s life changing story is one of personal triumph – instilling hope and courage in all of us. One night he went to bed in suburban America, a happy man with a loving wife…but when he woke up, dazed in his dining room, his wife lay dead, and his life was forever changed. The pickup truck that crashed through his bedroom wall was driven by a man with a blood alcohol level nearly twice the legal limit. He is now a motivational speaker who shares with teens about the power of their decisions and how to build a strong foundation for their lives. Learning Objectives • Understand who do you think you are • Learn the Power of Every Moment! • Identify the “IT” the hinders or defines you! Speaker Bio
 Bobby Petrocelli’s story is one of personal triumph and hope following a devastating tragedy in his life. One night he went to bed in suburban America, a happy man with a loving wife. But when he woke up dazed in his kitchen, his wife was dead and his life forever changed. The pickup truck that crashed through his bedroom wall was driven by a man who was more than twice legally drunk. Bobby often shares how he fought through the darkness to triumph; how he drew upon his faith and friends; and how he came to love again. As a high school teacher and coach, his love for youth inspired him to take his dramatic story to audiences nationwide. He is the author of several books, including 10 seconds Will Change Your Life Forever. His coaching background and expertise with youth have made him one of the top communicators in his field. Questions? Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org Who's Johnny?https://johnnysambassadors.org/johnny
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Marijuana Education and a Perspective on Teen Substance Use for Parents Featured expert:Debbie Berndt ORIGINAL WEBINAR DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 Handouts athttps://johnnysambassadors.org/ja200703/ Description
 parent is the first line of defense against youth drug and alcohol use and they become the first responders if their child begins to use. There is a lot to know in these roles, however, most parents are ill-equipped. The good news is there is a tremendous amount of scientific understanding today that can help. Learning Objectives • Real and useful understanding of marijuana today, its effect on brain function and overall health, forms, and potencies. • 21stcentury basics around youth drug and alcohol use that most parents do not know. • Specific strategies for middle and high school parents who will likely encounter these topics. Speaker Bio 
After writing about marijuana for several years, Ms. Berndt developed a core data set that anyone wanting to understand marijuana needs to know. She has been educating parents and teens since early 2017 when she realized that (a) parents – on the front line of youth drug use – understood very little about today’s marijuana and how things change after legalization, as well as that (b) kids are increasingly exposed to pro-use messages that make them believe they are marijuana savvy. Ms. Berndt works locally on a coalition dedicated to reducing substance use among adolescents. She is a parent and recently launched Parent Movement 2.0 along with several national partners and two parents that founded the original Parent Movement in 1979. This 21stcentury Parent Movement seeks to help parents help their kids navigate away from marijuana, alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs through education and advocacy. Questions?
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