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Fentanyl Fuels Surge in U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths. http://tiny.cc/c77kzz

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International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) – held on August 31 every year – is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind.

National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
August 21st is a coordinated day of response by grassroots fentanyl awareness organizations and families impacted by fentanyl to educate the public about the dangers of illicit fentanyl.

“. . . we were like all the other parents who say, “It’s just pot,” not knowing how strong and different it was.” – Read about it in Chapter 16

The Impact of THC on Our Children: A Parent’s Worst Nightmare. New book published by Johnny's Ambassadors Youth THC Prevention. Stories compiled by Laura Stack, Founder & CEO.

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Excessive Internet Use Disrupts Key Parts of the Teenage Brain.

Excessive Internet Use Disrupts Key Parts of the Teenage Brain Internet addiction alters teenage brains in ways that encourage other addictive behaviors.

The Rise of Big To***co 2.0. - Read More
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Social Media: Understanding a Teen's World.
Social media can significantly influence drug use trends. It's essential to stay vigilant about your child's online activities. Take time to talk to them about potential dangers of engaging with drug-related content & encourage them to make smart choices. https://shorturl.at/sTAoN

Alcohol Effects Effects On The Body: https://shorturl.at/U85CJ

Authorities step up measures to address unauthorized e-cigarette sales.

Authorities step up measures to address unauthorized e-cigarette sales The battle against illegal e-cigarettes has intensified as federal and state authorities take action to protect young people from the thousands of unauthorized, flavored products that are flooding the market.

Summer Seasonal Depression. https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/romantically-attached/202407/cooling-down-summer-depression-5-tips-for-managing-sad

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Today is ANTI-710 Day! What, you don’t know what 710 Day is? Ask your teens, and make sure you know where they are at 7:10 PM. Today, July 10, is Dab Day, because 710 turned upside down spell “OIL.” Why? Because participants are high on cannabis oil, which is one type of high-potency ma*****na. While 420 Day celebrates ma*****na in general, 710 Day celebrates the high-potency extracts called “dabs.” At 7:10 PM, users will celebrate the holiday by taking a dab.

What is a dab? Dabbing involves extracting the THC (the part that gets you high) from the cannabis plant. Users place a small amount of this concentrate (shatter, Butane Hash Oil, hash, wax, budder, honey, etc.) into a heating element called a dab rig or pen and inhale the v***r as the concentrate sizzles.

Ummm…okay…what is the point of dabbing? Dabbing is a fast way to get very high, because it’s extremely potent, often times over 90% THC content (a chemical, not a plant). It only takes a second or two, and in that time a substantial amount of THC can be inhaled. The problem? If teens dab illegally, their brains are still forming, and ma*****na has been proven to cause psychosis, mental illness, and increased suicidal ideation. Consider these facts:

17% of those who began their use in adolescence become addicted, and up to about 50% of those who become daily users end up with addiction:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/.../PMC4.../pdf/nihms762992.pdf

The risk of persisting ma*****na use is greater if the product is high in THC concentration: https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6991277/

The consensus is that use of ma*****na with a THC content over 10% increases the risk of a psychotic disorder by 4 to 5-fold:
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4988731/

https://thelancet.com/.../PIIS2215-0366(14.../fulltext

Yes, it’s everywhere, even where ma*****na isn’t legal. Yes, your teens can get it. These products can all be ordered online quite easily or sold by an 18-year-old friend with a “medical” ma*****na card.

Johnny’s Ambassadors mission is to educate parents, teens, and communities about the dangers of today’s potent THC products (ma*****na, dabs, vapes, edibles) on adolescent brain development, psychosis, and su***de. Use the resources at https://johnnysambassadors.org/nmfw-download to educate your community about ANTI-710 day. And make sure you know where your teen is today at 7:10 PM.

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We Are Proud To Be A Part Of Johnny's Ambassadors: Welcome to Day 5 of National Ma*****na Facts Week, July 4-10. Please download and distribute.

Inhaling Fentanyl Could Cause Irreparable Brain Damage.

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