The Dangerous Truths about Today’s Marijuana

The Headway Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Newaygo County; a community change collaboration with a mission to reduce the negative impact of substance abuse in Newaygo County is hosting a community event: The Dangerous Truths About Today's Marijuana. 

Nationally recognized speaker, Laura Stack, Founder and CEO of Johnny's Ambassadors, will be at the Dogwood Center in Fremont to offer a free community event to Newaygo County parents, grandparents, and community members on Tuesday, September 12. Free Dinner and registration will begin at 6:00pm with the main presentation following from 6:30pm-8:30pm. 

Laura Stack’s 19-year-old son, Johnny, died by suicide on November 20, 2019, after becoming psychotic from dabbing high-THC marijuana concentrates. Soon afterward, Laura started a 501c3, Johnny’s Ambassadors, to educate parents, teens, and communities about the dangers of today’s high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide. In this session, Laura will share the story of Johnny’s marijuana addiction from a parent’s point of view. With moving candor, Laura traces the first warning signs, their attempts at rehabilitation, and his eventual demise.  Through this tragic tale, Stack hopes to help parents talk to their children about the dangers of using marijuana. Laura’s real-life story is backed by recent scientific research on how today’s THC products can harm our youth. This presentation 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 their children. 

Please join us on Tuesday, September 12 from 6:00pm-8:00pm for this incredible educational opportunity! Dinner and childcare will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Headway Coalition Member: Christina Yuhasz at (231) 245-3015 or [email protected].

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