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1:06:54

The New One Choice 5: A Prevention Framework for Parents

21st Century Understanding of Marijuana & Prevention Using The New One Choice 5: A Prevention Framework for Parents Featured expert:Debbie Berndt ORIGINAL WEBINAR: Thursday, April 20, 2023 Description  Parents can be confused and overwhelmed when it comes to Prevention.The One Choice 5 offers a simple and straightforward framework to help parents integrate prevention into their thinking and parenting.Substance use disorder is now understood to be a pediatric-onset disease, underscoring the importance of both prevention and parental influence as one of the strongest protective factors against substance use. There are important generational differences in drug and alcohol use – both in the substances themselves and how they are used. Come find out the latest - you will be surprised by much of it, and you will leave equipped with knowledge and helpful resources to support the kids in your life. Learning Objectives • Be among the first to see this new work that frames the imperative of reducing under-age • substance use in an approachable and actionable way • Hear information that really changes the way parents think • Get tips and techniques for yourself or to share with others • See how you can use the One Choice 5 with your community Speaker Bio  Debbie Berndt has worked with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division of the US Department of Health & Human Services as a Marijuana Subject Matter Expert on several of their projects and now hosts the podcast, What Parents are Saying, part of the nationally recognized Talk. They Hear You. prevention campaign for parents. She is also the Director for Parent Movement 2.0 and Substance-Free Athletics, both educational programs designed to assist in reducing underage substance use through highly targeted curriculum and messaging, and she is a co-creator of The One Choice 5 Framework for Parents. 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

1 year ago 61 views

1:23:36

Has legalizing cannabis been a bonus or a disaster?

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  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

1 year ago 148 views

53:22

Value UP: Raising the Value of Human Life

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

1 year ago 145 views

1:01:58

What is 710 Day? A Tour in Pictures of a Colorado Dispensary – Understanding Dabs and Concentrates

Featured expert:Laura Stack ORIGINAL WEBINAR: SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2022 Description Sunday, July 10, 2022 is celebrated by the stoner culture as “Dab Day.” Do you know what July 10 (7/10 or 710) is known as Dab Day? Read about it here: https://johnnysambassadors.org/what-is-710-day To wrap up National Marijuana Facts Week, which is July 4-10, Laura Stack will present a special FREE one-hour webinar, taking adults on a pictorial tour through a local Denver marijuana dispensary, so you can see what it’s REALLY like in a legal marijuana store today. Colorado is GROUND ZERO for marijuana – the first state to legalize recreational marijuana. Laura will help you understand “dabbing,” and how concentrates, such as shatter, wax, and oil are made, and why they are so harmful for youth brain development. Everyone who registers for this webinar will automatically receive the recording from GoToWebinar 24 hours later, whether you attended or not. Speaker Bio Laura Stack was best known in the business world for her professional moniker, The Productivity Pro. Her 30-year career as a keynote speaker, bestselling author of eight productivity books, and corporate spokesperson came to a screeching halt on November 20, 2019, when her 19-year-old son, Johnny, died by suicide after becoming psychotic from dabbing high-THC marijuana concentrates. Laura responded by forming the nonprofit, Johnny’s Ambassadors, to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today’s high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide. Her platform now brings education, awareness, and prevention curriculum to parents, drug prevention conferences, community groups, and schools to stop youth marijuana use. She is a powerful speaker who brings Johnny’s personal warning and solid research together in her new book, The Dangerous Truth About Today’s Marijuana: Johnny Stack’s Life and Death Story. Described as a force of nature with unstoppable drive and unwavering purpose, Laura is determined to get teens to #StopDabbing. 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

1 year ago 352 views

59:14

Driven: Rules of the Road to Success

Driven: Rules of the Road to Success Featured expert:Cara Filler ORIGINAL WEBINAR: TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2022 Description  Cara Filler believes youare not defined by your “story” or the events that happen in your life but by the meaning we give those events that control the steering wheel of our lives. Which direction are you driving? The road hasn’t always been ‘easy’ for Cara. The day after their 18th birthday, Cara’s world was devastated when her identical twin sister, Mairin, was killed in a high speed car crash. From that day forward, Cara committed to helping others put life and its challenges in perspective. She is a dedicated Safety Spaz and encourages everyone no matter your age to listen to your inner voice, stand up to a bully, get out of a speeding car, take the keys from a friend who has been drinking, ask for help or make a hard decision. It could just save a life!! Cara’s entertaining and powerful keynote presentation will equip students with a G.P.S. (Game Plan for Success) todesign a life by choice not by chance,and navigate the speed bumps and road blocks of school and life. Speaker Bio  Cara Filler is Driven to Inspire. For the past 25 years, Cara has shared her powerful positive leadership and traffic safety programs with more than 2 million students in 5 countries. Drawing from an immense personal tragedy in her own life, Cara’s inspiring presentations focus on dealing with peer pressure, traffic safety, and being YOU-nique. Cara keeps it real. She’s an incredible storyteller, a bad dancer, and totally unashamed to make a fool of herself. Using humor and touching stories, Cara captivates her audience and leads them on an emotional roller coaster ride. But most of all, you will remember her for a little dance that just might save your life! 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

1 year ago 38 views

52:31

Waking Up To Your Life!

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  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

2 years ago 88 views

1:03:10

A Better High: The Science of Natural Highs

A Better High: The Science of Natural Highs Featured expert: Matt Bellace ORIGINAL WEBINAR FOR TEENS: TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2022 Description  This powerful and entertaining presentation focuses on natural highs, emotional resilience andmental health. It has been described as the perfect combination of stand-up comedy, interactive demonstrations and inspirational stories. Matt empowers students to be leaders in their lives and make changes in their environment. During the program, he also shares his own story of student prevention leadership, as the founder of a nationally recognized student group at Bucknell University. Learning Objectives • Understand some basic science behind natural highs, such as running, laughing and helping others. • Be able to identify their own natural highs and the value of using them to cope with stress. • Understand the importance of having friends who are alcohol, tobacco and drug free. • Be able to discuss the effects of vaping, binge drinking and marijuana use on the developing brain. • Have fun and associate having fun with prevention in high school. Speaker Bio  Since 1995, Matt Bellace, Ph.D., has been a professional speaker and stand-up comedian. His programs encourage over a hundred thousand students and adults each year to pursue natural highs (e.g. laughter, meditation) and be resilient in the face of stress. Dr. Bellace has a Ph.D. in clinical neuropsychology, which is the study of the brain and behavior. He worked at the National Institutes of Mental Health, and completed his internship at the traumatic brain and spinal cord units at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. His dissertation focused on the neurological underpinnings of emotional memory and published in the International Journal of Neuroscience. He’s the author of the best-selling book, A Better High: Laugh, Help, Run, Love and Other Ways to Get Naturally High. His most recent book is focused on healthy ways to cope with pain, loss and failure, titled Life Is Disappointing and Other Inspiring Thoughts. He’s a contributing author for the National Geographic Kids and was featured in the documentary Voices of Hope and Recovery. He was also a recurring comedian on truTV’s “World’s Dumbest.” For seven years, he regularly performed stand-up comedy in clubs and colleges across the country, including appearances at Gotham Comedy Club and Caroline’s on Broadway in New York City and the famed Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. As an undergraduate at Bucknell University, Matt founded a student prevention organization named C.a.l.v.i.n. & H.o.b.b.e.s. Over 25 years later, it is the oldest student group on campus, providing substance-free events every weekend of the school year. In 1995, the trustees of Bucknell approved funding to refurbish a former fraternity house for the group to reside. U.S. News and World Report heralded the move, noting, “How times have changed.” Bucknell President, William “Bro” Adams referred to the group as “revolutionary.” He currently lives in Princeton, NJ and enjoys pursuing natural highs with his wife and two children. 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

2 years ago 114 views

59:56

You Matter, “IT” Doesn’t! How to Leave Your “IT” Behind!

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  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

2 years ago 56 views

1:01:11

Stand Up for Your Greatness!

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  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

2 years ago 98 views

49:24

Covering Cannabis as a Health Benefit: What Consumers Need to Know

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  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

2 years ago 96 views

1:02:13

What Community Based Coalitions and Nonprofits Can Do in the Public Policy Arena

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  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

2 years ago 89 views

59:12

Can the principles of effective prevention withstand the counterwinds of commercialization?

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  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

2 years ago 96 views

1:02:23

How Cannabis in Adolescence Influences Mood and Increases the Risk of Depression and Suicide

How Cannabis in Adolescence Influences Mood and Increases the Risk of Depression and Suicide Featured expert: Gabriella Gobbi, MD, PhD , Professor, Dept. Psychiatry, McGill University, Canada   ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, September 3, 2021 Handouts available at https://johnnysambassadors.org/ja210903/ Description  Dr. Gobbi will present laboratory data showing the impact of cannabis and on mood regulation and depression. She will present behavioral and electrophysiological data elucidating how endocannabinoid system interacts with monoamines in modulating mood. Moreover, she will present data from large human epidemiological and meta-analysis studies confirming the evidence that cannabis in long term induces depression and increases the risk of suicide in young populations. Learning Objectives 1. To understand how the endocannabinoid system modulates the mood in mammalian. 2. To understand how THC induces “up and down” in the brain. 3. To revise major studies carried out in humans showing a link between cannabis and depression and cannabis and suicide. Speaker Bio  Dr. Gabriella Gobbi is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, McGill University. She leads a laboratory of basic science (Neurobiological Psychiatry Unit) and works as a Staff Psychiatrist at the Mood Disorder Clinic of the McGill University Health Center. Her research approach spans from bench to bedside, bridging the gaps between fundamental and clinical research. Dr. Gobbi received her MD (1991) and her specialty in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (1995) from the Catholic University of Rome (Italy). She also earned a PhD in Neuroscience at the University of Cagliari (Italy) and finalized a post-doc at McGill University (Montreal, Canada) in 1998. Dr. Gobbi’s lab is interested in understanding the pathophysiology of major depression and sleep related disorders and in the discovery of new treatments and cures for them. In particular, her laboratory is studying the short- and long-term effects of cannabis use in mood and anxiety, and the potential beneficial effects of the drugs acting on the endocannabinoid system (endogenous cannabis) in the cure of mental diseases. Her lab is also studying the effect of melatonin in mood, anxiety and sleep regulation in an effort to understand how novel selective ligands for melatonin receptors (called MT1 and MT2 receptors) can be used to treat seasonal depression, major depression, sleep disorders, as well as pain. Dr. Gobbi is author of more than 120 highly cited manuscripts in high impact journals, 20 book chapters, one book and holds international patents in psychopharmacology. She has won many prizes including the Canadian College of Neuropsychopharmacology (CCNP) Young investigator Award in 2012, the Venezia Prize in 2015 and the Sam Lal prize from the Boeckh Foundation in 2017. She has served as reviewer/editor for many journals, international grant agencies in Europe and the USA and has been invited to speak at conferences around the world. Dr. Gobbi served as an expert witness for the Canadian Senate (2012), the Ministry of Health (2019) and the Ministry of Justice (2019) of Quebec for the cannabis legislation, her studies on cannabis are included in the recommendation of Health Canada and have influenced policies raising the age of cannabis consumption from 18 to 21 yo and the regulation of cannabis advertisement in Quebec. 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

2 years ago 228 views

1:00:45

How to Get Teens to Treatment: Finding Help for Your Child

How to Get Teens to Treatment: Finding Help for Your Child Featured expert: Jordan de Haan ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, August 27, 2021 Handouts available at https://johnnysambassadors.org/ja210827/ Description  What do you do when your child is in Cannabis Induced Psychosis (CIP)? What kind of services are available to help you get treatment for your loved one? What if your child is over 18 years old? The Recovery Guides is a behavioral health services provider. Our team has decades of experience within the behavioral health space, and our staff has facilitated hundreds of adult and adolescent interventions with over 3500 hours of direct intervention experience. Our goal is to help clients accept treatment, get to treatment, and to build ancillary supervisions systems as clients step down in level of care. We are committed to partnering with the best clinicians, treatment centers, and therapeutic consultants. Learning Objectives Intervention • What is an intervention? What are the different types and how do I find one? • Crisis Navigation and how it differs from formal Intervention. • How do you know what treatment center to place someone in? Adolescent Transport • What is adolescent transport? How does it work and when is it necessary? Recovery Detective • How do private investigators integrate with behavioral health? Case Management & In-Home Support Staff • What is it? Is it really necessary and how does it work? • Is it treatment? Can treatment be done privately and in the home? Remote Supervision & Drug/Alcohol Testing • Saliva Testing • SoberLink • TrueLink Financial Speaker Bio  Jordan de Haan is the Executive Director of the Recovery Guides. Like so many others, he first encountered behavioral health problems as a client. When I was 13, I started to experience depression and anxiety, and in the span of six months went from a happy, driven kid to struggling with suicidal ideation and failing all of my classes. I then found cannabis and felt relief for the first time in what felt like an eternity. I immediately latched on to it and quickly progressed into more and harder substances (while always keeping cannabis as a constant). By the age of 21, I found myself facing recurring legal troubles and was broken, both mentally and physically. It was only through going to treatment that I slowly began to see that there was an alternative. Fortunately, I was connected with great young adult treatment programs that slowly helped me get my life back. While still in these programs, I realized that I wanted to remain a part of them professionally. Looking back, entering treatment for the first time was truly the point where my whole life began to change, and I yearned to be able to be some small part of that process for others as well. 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

2 years ago 173 views

1:01:27

How Coalitions & Policy Makers Can Protect Health & Safety Regarding Marijuana

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  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

2 years ago 68 views

1:06:34

State of the Science of Cannabis

State of the Science of Cannabis Featured expert: Dr. Susan Weiss ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, August 6, 2021 Handouts available at https://johnnysambassadors.org/ja210806/ Description  Laws around cannabis in many parts of the United States are rapidly changing. This is partly due to shifting attitudes: the public is becoming more supportive of policies that decriminalize or legalize cannabis, because prohibition has not prevented access to the drug and has disproportionately harmed people of color and their communities (among others). There is also a widespread belief that cannabis is safe relative to other substances, and may have therapeutic benefits, leading 36 states plus DC to legalize its medical use; and 18 states plus DC to legalize it’s use by adults. Cannabis is plant containing more than 120 cannabinoids plus other chemicals in varying concentrations. Two cannabinoids have received the most attention: delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), responsible for the main psychoactive effects associated with marijuana; and cannabidiol (CBD), which is purported to have multiple therapeutic benefits and very low toxicity or addictive liability. Marijuana products available today are more potent than they were 20 years ago (often containing more than 15 or 20% THC in flower products, and more than 50% THC in concentrates); and CBD products are ubiquitous in the market, but remain unregulated by the FDA, and many of the purported medical benefits are untested. Although more research is needed on both THC and CBD, we do know that cannabis containing mostly THC is associated with specific harms, many of which are exacerbated in users who start young and use it often. Cannabis can be addictive; it raises the risk of car crashes; it affects cognitive performance; it can precipitate or worsen the course of psychosis in vulnerable individuals; and it negatively affects life achievement and satisfaction. Also, because the endocannabinoid system (where cannabis acts) plays an important role in brain development, cannabis may pose specific risks for children and adolescents, and babies in utero. But there is still much we don’t know about cannabis, including the reversibility or persistence of its effects; the impact of higher potencies, and new formulations on addiction and other consequences; and the potentially beneficial effects of cannabis or cannabinoids, including CBD, for treating pain and other conditions. Learning Objectives  This presentation will focus on the current state of the science of cannabis to provide a better understanding of how cannabis works in the brain (and body) to exert its diverse effects, and to identify critical research needs and opportunities, including those stemming from the changing cannabis policies. • Cannabis is widely used, and its use is increasing with the permissive legal environment emerging in the US. • Cannabis products and routes of administration are also changing rapidly, with potential for greater harms in some cases. • Science of cannabis – its mechanisms of action and what is known about its short-and long-term effects in various populations. • Potential therapeutic uses of various cannabis components, including cannabidiol (CBD). • Implications of changes in US State policies related to marijuana legalization for medical or adult use. Speaker Bio  Dr. Susan Weiss is the Director, Division of Extramural Research at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), which oversees NIDA’s extramural programs, research training, operations planning, and trans-NIH initiatives, such as the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study. Dr. Weiss is also a senior science advisor to the NIDA Director. Previously, she served as the Chief of the Science Policy Branch and Acting Director of NIDA's Office of Science Policy and Communications, where she provided leadership and oversight for all of NIDA’s interactions with its diverse stakeholders. Prior to coming to NIDA, Dr. Weiss served as the Senior Director of Research at the National Mental Health Association (NMHA, now Mental Health America), where she applied her research and scientific expertise to the organization’s strategic planning, public education, and advocacy efforts. Before that, Dr. Weiss directed a translational research program in the Biological Psychiatry Branch of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) that studied the evolving nature of psychiatric and neurologic illnesses with the ultimate goal of developing novel treatment options for patients with affective, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Dr. Weiss has received multiple awards, including NIH Plain Language Awards, NIH and NIDA Director’s Awards, the Ziskind-Somerfeld Senior Investigator Award from the Society for Biological Psychiatry, and a Governor’s Award, Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (Emmy, 2007), for her contributions to the HBO Addiction Project. Dr. Weiss has published nearly 150 scientific articles and book chapters. She graduated from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and received her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Maryland. 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

2 years ago 308 views

56:54

The Natural Progression of Vaping to Marijuana to Opiate Abuse: A Recipe for Disaster

The Natural Progression of Vaping to Marijuana to Opiate Abuse: A Recipe for Disaster Featured expert: William Lynch ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021 Handouts available at https://johnnysambassadors.org/ja210514/ Description  With the COVID-19 pandemic 2020 has seen an increase in overdose deaths beyond the highest numbers of overdose deaths ever recorded in 2019. Youth in our country often start experimenting with alcohol, marijuana and tobacco. This can lead to the unfortunate use of other substances and development of substance use disorders (SUD) as use increases. Vaping entered the scene in 2016 and has dramatically increased amongst our youth and young adults. Vaping provides a new delivery system to obtain higher levels in the body of substances being used and abused. Many individuals have engaged in vaping and now information clearly demonstrates that there is a natural progression from vaping to marijuana to opiate/opioid abuse. This presentation will review the clinical data which shows this natural progression to truly have scientific merit. Learning Objectives  1. To understand the increased use of vaping, especially among our youth and young adults, and how vaping enhances the levels (bioavailability) of substances causing further difficulties. 2. To obtain knowledge about the multiple different substances both legal and illicit that are being abused via vaping. 3. To achieve better comprehension on how vaping has been designed and clearly demonstrated to lead to marijuana use and abuse. 4. To understand how marijuana use contributes and progresses to opiate/opioid misuse and abuse. Speaker Bio  William J. Lynch Jr. received his pharmacy degree from Rutgers University and is a practicing clinical pharmacist with Jefferson Health System where he is a member of the Pain Management & Addiction Committee and Hospital Pharmacy Focus Group. He serves as Adjunct Faculty at the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine. His pharmacy background includes over 34 years of clinical practice at Jefferson and Rowan and also as a clinical preceptor for Rutgers University, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy. He is a member of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, National Marijuana Initiative Speakers Bureau (ONDCP HIDTA NMI). He is also a health care professional partner of the Keep Delaware Safe & Healthy Coalition and for the State of Delaware Substance Abuse Epidemiological Outcomes Working Group. Bill serves as an Advisory Board Member with atTAcK addiction and is also a member of the Camden County New Jersey Addiction Awareness Task Force where he serves as the Education and Prevention Committee CoChair. He is a certified State of New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety Division of Criminal Justice Police Training Commission Instructor. He also serves as the Gloucester Township Police Department SAVE Program Adviser and as a New Jersey State Police Regional Operations Intelligence Center Drug Monitoring Initiative Fusion Center partner and Health and Prevention Sharing Network partner. 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

2 years ago 182 views

1:00:48

Cannabis and Canadian Youth: Rolling the Joint or the Dice?

Cannabis and Canadian Youth: Rolling the Joint or the Dice? Featured expert: Dr. Oyedeji (Deji) Ayonrinde, FRCPsych, MBA ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 Handouts available at https://johnnysambassadors.org/ja210730/ Description  In 2018,Canada legalizedcannabis for recreational use with each province determining the cut-off age for the purchase of cannabis products. Many studies suggest Canadian youth have some of the highest rates of cannabis consumption in the world. Given the societal acceptability of cannabis and early consumption during key developmental years of the adolescent and young adult brain, can there be consequences? This presentation describes patterns ofcannabis consumptionamongCanadian youth, highlighting theinterplay with education and mental health including psychosis. The ubiquitous availability and early exposure to cannabis against a backdrop of legalization demands innovative and engaging messaging to youth. Learning Objectives 1. Gain insight into cannabis use by youth in Canada (pre and post legalization) 2. Observe the role of cannabis in an early psychosis intervention programme for youth and young adults. 3. Appreciate the need for innovative cannabis literacy across different sectors Speaker Bio  Dr. Oyedeji (Deji) Ayonrinde is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology at Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. He is also the Clinical Director of Community Psychiatry Programs at Providence Care and works in an Assertive Community Treatment Team. He trained at the Maudsley Hospital and Institute of Psychiatry, London, UK with an MSc in Research in Psychiatry ( University College London – UCL) an Executive MBA from Imperial College London and a Diploma in the History of Medicine. Dr. Ayonrinde plays an active role in cannabis education and the understanding of its impact on mental health across the lifespan. He has worked with the media, schools, teachers. students, parents, university faculties, clinicians and youth organizations on cannabis and mental health. He was invited to support Health Canada in the development of nationally disseminated cannabis educational and learning content material over multiple digital and social media platforms. He has also supported the Canadian Armed Forces and was invited to serve as a Parliamentary Veterans Committee Expert on PTSD and cannabis. Dr. Ayonrinde has been invited to contribute to cannabis literacy programs in Australia, Nigeria, USA and the UK. He serves as a Scientific Advisor on cannabis at the Maudsley Cannabis Clinic for patients with Psychosis (CCP) , UK and as Scientific Advisor on Cannabis to Schizophrenia Society of Canadahttps://cannabisandpsychosis.caas well ashttps://youthrex.com/cannabis-and-youth-certificate/. He has received local, national & international awards related to cannabis education including the Kingston Health Sciences “Knowledge Award”, Partners in Research National Ambassador Award, Faculty of Health Sciences award for Cannabis knowledge initiatives and the Faculty of Health Sciences Education Award. Dr. Ayonrinde’s research has a special interest on mental health effects and risks of cannabis use in pregnancy, youth and young adults. He has developed cannabis games and assessment tools which have been incorporated by several clinical services. 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

2 years ago 622 views

1:01:14

Vaping Me Crazy: Weed Between the Lines

Vaping Me Crazy: Weed Between the Lines Featured expert: Michael DeLeon  ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2021 Handouts available at https://johnnysambassadors.org/ja210723/ Description   We are in the worst public social health crisis America has ever seen. The two greatest threats to our youth and young adults right now are Fentanyl and Marijuana. Most people might agree with the first drug, but few even understand the second. The marijuana movement that began in 2009 with the Ogden memo and Colorado exploding "medical" marijuana through the full legalization stage in Colorado and Washington has drastically changed, and very few people even understand what's happening. The complicity and ignorance of the media and state and federal governments have allowed the tobacco industry and billionaire hedge funds to create a multi-billion-dollar Learning Objectives  At the end of this webinar, you will understand: • The origin of 90% of addiction: The Trifecta Gateway • Where we are 11 years after the OGDEN MEMO • How the e-cigarette manufacturing industry evolved to become the preferred delivery system for weed • What has happened with the CBD industry and how they have used vape shops to deliver psychoactive, hallucinogenic legal weed to all 50 states through the Farm Bill of 2018 Speaker Bio  Michael R. DeLeon, a successfully acclimated ex-offender who after nearly 20 years of drug addiction and nearly 8 years of crime and gang involvement, spent 12 years in state prison and half-way houses for a gang-related homicide. Since Michael’s release from prison, he has earned 3 Associates Degrees, a Baccalaureate Degree in Business Management, with a minor in Criminal Justice and a CADC Educational Certificate. Michael is now in the process of obtaining his Masters Degree in Addictions Counseling at Liberty University as well as pursuing his LCADC. Michael is the founder of Steered Straight, Inc. A non-profit organization formed in 2007 designed with the intention of carrying a prevention message to youth and young adults regarding the extreme dangers of adolescent drug and alcohol use, bullying, and unhealthy life-choices. He is also a national speaker on the prevention of gang-involvement and criminal activity. Michael spends his time developing Steered Straight by stressing the importance of young men and women making sound, rational decisions in their day to day lives. Michael founded the Project Pride Program while incarcerated in prison. After pitching the idea for this program to then Commissioner Jack Terhune, he worked to develop the message that consequences can be severe and life-lasting. Project Pride which is still in existence at the New Jersey Department of Corrections, is the largest prison outreach program in America. Michael has spoken to over ten million students and young adults as a motivational speaker, delivering evidence-based student programs in all 50 states in America. In 2014, Michael became the #1 booked school presenter in America speaking at over 400 schools and facilities. He has remained the #1 booked school presenter every year peaking with 708 schools and facilities in 2019. Covid forced Steered Straight to adapt into a fully virtual program for most of 202 and now Steered Straight is the only fully Live impact program and fully Virtual impact program providing hybrid and continuing education in both formats in the country. 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

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1:02:11

Medical Marijuana: Fact or Fiction

Medical Marijuana: Fact or Fiction Featured expert: Roneet Lev, MD FACEP ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, JULY 16, 2021 Handouts available at https://johnnysambassadors.org/ja210716/ Description Is marijuana a medicine? It’s very confusing. Isn’t it safer than deadly opioids for pain? No one dies of marijuana, right? Learn fact from fiction as Dr. Lev takes you through from glaucoma to seizures dispelling the myths of “medical” marijuana based on science and clinical experience as an emergency physician. Learning Objectives * Learn the difference between medical marijuana and recreational marijuana * Learn about the research and indication of using marijuana for pain * Dispel myths of using marijuana for various medical conditions. Speaker Bio Roneet Lev, MD FACEP was the first Chief Medical Officer of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, ONDCP, 2018-2020. She brought refreshing frontline medical experience to national health policy. She is a nationally acclaimed medical expert and speaker who continues to treat patients in the emergency department and hosts a podcast titled High Truths on Drugs and Addiction. As a mother of four she relates to families who struggle. Lev uses data to drive change and is frequently quoted in print and television media. Lev is dually board certified in emergency and addiction medicine, bringing over 25 years of experience treating the frontline cases of addiction. She came to the White House as chief of the emergency department at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. In 2012, she established and chaired the San Diego Prescription Drug Abuse Medical Task Force, the first of its kind in California that integrated physicians of various specialties along with hospitals, law enforcement, hospital administration, treatment programs and public health for the purpose of decreasing deaths and mortality from prescription drugs. Lev’s medical publications known as the “Death Diaries” studied the details of prescription patterns of people who died from accidental medication drug overdoses, giving insight to the causes of overdose and directing prevention efforts. Lev graduated from the University of Texas Medical School in San Antonio and completed her emergency medicine residency training at the University of California San Diego. Dr. Lev served as President of the California Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians in 2000. She is Founder and President of IEPC, Independent Emergency Physicians Consortium, an organization providing collaboration to independent emergency departments in California. Her program on Safe Prescribing in the emergency department won the 2014 National Association of Counties award. The California US Attorney’s office nominated her for the White House Champion of Change Award. Lev is an energetic leader with a passion to assist communities in preventing and treating addiction. She continues to practice medicine on the front lines and consults on clinical medicine and health policy. 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

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1:16:39

Laura’s new book, The Dangerous Truth About Today’s Marijuana: Johnny Stack’s Life and Death Story

A Sneak Peek of Laura’s new book,The Dangerous Truth About Today’s Marijuana: Johnny Stack’s Life and Death Story Featured expert: Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2021 Handouts available at https://johnnysambassadors.org/ja210709/ Description  This is the poignant life-and-death story of Johnny Stack, whose young and vibrant life ended by suicide after his descent into addiction to high-potency marijuana and cannabis-induced psychosis.You’ll laugh and cry with his mother, Laura Stack, as she retells the story of Johnny’s joyful childhood and then takes you through the unthinkable tragedy of his loss. It’s every parent’s nightmare. But this book is much more than Johnny’s story.Today Laura, who is a nationally recognized speaker and best-selling author, leads a national effort of parents, impacted family members, healthcare professionals, coalitions, teachers, and youth who are concerned about the harmful effects of marijuana on our children, teenagers, and emerging adults. This book is a clarion call for parents across America to educate themselves about the risks of today’s high-THC marijuana products and to better understand the potentially devastating effects on youth mental health. Laura’s real-life story is backed by recent scientific-based research on how today’s potent THC products lead to mental illnesses in adolescents, such as anxiety, depression, paranoia, psychosis, and sadly, suicidal ideation.This book is her vision to dramatically decrease adolescent marijuana usage, the false perception of safety, mental illness, and suicide, to allow our youth to live productive, happy lives. Chapter Outline 1. THE BELOVED SON 2. THE TEENAGE YEARS 3. THE DESCENT 4. THE BREAK 5. THE PSYCHOSIS 6. THE RISE AND FALL 7. THE DEMISE 8. THE AFTERMATH 9. THE MISSION 10. THE RESEARCH Speaker Bio  Laura Stack is Johnny Stack’s mom. In the business world, she is better known by her professional moniker,The Productivity Pro®. She is a Hall-of-Fame Speaker and corporate spokesperson for many major brands. Laura is a bestselling author of eight books on productivity and performance topics with a large social media following, and she has given keynote speeches and training seminars to major corporate, association, and government audiences for nearly 30 years. On November 20, 2019, Laura suddenly acquired the undesired wisdom of knowing what it’s like to lose one’s child, when her 19-year-old son, Johnny, died by suicide. He suffered from delusion from marijuana-induced psychosis and thought the mob was after him.  Laura’s world took a 180. She filed for and received 501c3 nonprofit status for Johnny’s Ambassadors, Inc., with a mission to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today’s high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide. Described as a woman with unstoppable drive and unwavering purpose, Laura hopes to help other parents, grandparents, teachers (and frankly all adults with teens in their lives) by honestly and boldly sharing Johnny’s story of his high-potency marijuana use, psychosis, and suicide.  Laura’s platform now brings education, awareness, and prevention curriculum to parents, organizations, healthcare conferences, community groups, and schools to raise awareness of THC use, mental illness, and suicide. By sharing Johnny’s own warning about marijuana, Laura helps parents understand and talk to their children about the potential harms of today’s marijuana. She is determined to start a movement to bring teen marijuana use, mental illness, and suicide into the spotlight and get adolescents to #StopDabbing.  Laura lives with her husband near Denver, Colorado and has two surviving adult children, ages 25 and 20. “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  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

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1:01:06

Adolescent Cannabis Use: What It Is, Why We Are Should Marijuana Be a Medical Option?

Adolescent Cannabis Use: What It Is, Why We Are Should Marijuana Be a Medical Option? Featured expert: Eric Voth, MD ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2021 Handouts available at https://johnnysambassadors.org/ja210702/ Description  Parents should remember that marijuana remains a Schedule I drug. It has not been approved as safe and efficacious by the Food and Drug Administration at any level for adolescents. The use of marijuana by patients holds inherent risk. As a physician, I do not support recommending the medicinal use of marijuana. Learning Objectives 1. Is Medical Marijuana More Dangerous Than Legal Drugs? 2. Should Marijuana Be a Medical Option? 3. Is Marijuana a “Gateway” or “Steppingstone” Drug? Speaker Bio  Dr. Voth is a specialist in Internal Medicine, Pain Management, and Addiction Medicine in Topeka, Kansas. He is a pioneer in the appropriate prescribing of controlled medications, and he is recognized as an international authority on drug use, drug policy-related issues, pain management, and appropriate prescribing practices. He serves as the President and Chairman of the Board of the International Academy on the Science and Impact of Cannabis (IASIC). Dr. Voth also serves as an advisor on alcohol and drug abuse issues to the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, is a former member of the National Advisory Committee for the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment of HHS, and he is a Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Voth has advised Reagan, Clinton, both Bush, and Obama administrations, and has advised or testified for numerous Congressional offices on drug related issues. He has appeared on or consulted to, numerous other radio media, and has been quoted by numerous international print media. 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

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1:00:43

Adolescent Cannabis Use: What It Is, Why We Are Concerned, and What You Can Do

Adolescent Cannabis Use: What It Is, Why We Are Concerned, and What You Can Do Featured expert:Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, FSAHM ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 2021 Handouts available at https://johnnysambassadors.org/ja210625/ Description  New cannabis products are infiltrating the market. Adolescents and young adults are using these products more often. This presentation will provide detailed information on these new products, including addiction and other health effects, as well as marketing of these products. The presentation will also provide information on reasons for adolescent use of these products, including flavors, appeal, marketing, perceived reduced harm, stress, anxiety, depression, and misperceptions. Finally, the presentation will discuss ways to prevent and stop adolescent cannabis use. Learning Objectives • Learn about the different cannabis products and their health effects • Understand reasons for youth use of cannabis • Understand ways to help prevention and stop youth use of cannabis Speaker Bio  Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher is a Professor in the Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics and in Epidemiology and Population Health Professor and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, at Stanford University. She is also the founder and executive director of theTobacco Prevention Toolkit, theCannabis Awareness and Prevention Toolkit, and the newVaping Information, Solutions, and Interventions Toolkit(VISIT). Dr. Halpern-Felsher is a developmental psychologist with additional training in adolescent and young adult health. Funded by the NIH and many foundations, her research has focused on understanding and reducing adolescent tobacco use, alcohol and marijuana use, and risky sexual behavior. Her research, including over 170 publications, committee work, and advocacy work have been instrumental in setting policy at the local, state, and national level. She has served as a consultant to a number of community-based adolescent health promotion programs and has been an active member on several national campaigns to understand and reduce adolescent tobacco/e-cigarette use. She has testified in several cities, states, in congress, and at the FDA arguing for more tobacco/e-cigarette regulation. She has also served on six Institute of Medicine/National Academies of Medicine committees, and contributed to three Surgeon General Reports, all focused on reducing adolescent risk behavior and promoting health. 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

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1:30:10

Cannabis Use and Psychosis: The Chicken or the Egg

Cannabis Use and Psychosis: The Chicken or the Egg Featured expert: Dr. Marta Di Forti ORIGINAL WEBINAR: FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2021 Handouts available at https://johnnysambassadors.org/ja210618/ Description  Cannabis use is associated with increased risk of later psychotic disorder. Heavy cannabis use affects the rates of psychosis; this is scientifically proven and no longer a myth. However, whether it has an impact on incidence of the disorder remains unclear.Famed cannabis researcher, Marta Di Forti explains the importance of her research for Johnny’s Ambassadors! She has published thefirst evidencethat: • (2009) High potency carries more risk than use of traditional forms. • (2013) Those first episode psychosis patients that have used high potency cannabis experience their illness onset 6 years earlier than those who never used it. • (2014) Genetic variants part of the dopamine system may play a role in the individual susceptibility to the psychotogenic effect of cannabis. • (2015) In south London, 24% of new cases of psychotic disorders can be attributed to high potency cannabis use. • (2019) High potency cannabis use and daily use of cannabis impact on rates of psychotic disorders across 11 European sites, including London. This paper has already been cited 161 times and was recently quoted by the US surgeon general in his statement on the risks of cannabis use. Learning Objectives A fter this one-hour webinar, participants will understand: • Thepatterns of cannabis use with the strongest impact on the probability to suffer from a psychotic disorder. • The data on the roleof genetic load for schizophrenia in influencing how much andwhat typeof cannabis people use. • Whether differences in patterns of cannabis use contribute to variations in the expected number of people newly developing a psychotic disorder. Speaker Bio  Dr. Marta Di Forti is regarded as one of the leading researchers in the world in the field of cannabis and psychosis.She is a Senior Lecturer at the Dept. of Social, Developmental, and Genetic Research, Institute of Psychiatry, and Honorary Consultant Adult Psychiatrist, Lambeth Community team, South London, and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. The clinical population she cares for comprises young individuals suffering their first episode of psychotic disorders. Two thirds of her patient group have used cannabis before their psychotic onset. Di Forti runs the first and only Cannabis Clinic for Patients with Psychosis in UK, which started in June 2019 and was developed through a collaboration with a team of leading global experts in psychosis and a grant from the Maudsley Charitable fund. In 2020, Di Forti was awarded an MRC Senior Clinical Scientist Fellowship that will allow her to expand her research in the role of cannabis use in psychosis and its underlying biology. She showed for the first time that use of high-potency types of cannabis (e.g., “skunk”) carries a higher risk of psychosis than use of traditional types and affects rates of psychotic disorders across Europe, though it still remains unclear which cannabis users are at most risk. Her future work aims to investigate the interaction between cannabis use and genes predisposing to schizophrenia and how cannabis changes the epigenome. 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

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1:08:32

What Parents Need to Know about Adolescent Marijuana Cannabis Use and Youth Development

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  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

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