To commemorate Suicide Prevention Month, our member, Johnny’s Ambassadors, organise the Stop Dabbing Walk to raise awareness around the U.S. about the link between substance abuse and suicide, the dangers of today’s high THC in Marijuana products on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide, and prevent youth Marijuana use. As often times the research showcasing the links between youth marijuana use, addiction, mental illness, and suicidality is often unknown. Their goal is to walk with 100+ teams around the United States. The walk is organised on September 18th and can be done according to the team’s time preference and in their own neighbourhoods. It is also possible to walk virtually and raise funds for Johnny’s Ambassadors. The walk is to show passion to protect youth from the harms of marijuana for them to live productive and happy lives.

Who are Johnny’s Ambassadors? Johnny’s Ambassadors is a non-profit, non-partisan, grass-roots alliance of individuals and organisations around the globe concerned about the harms of youth marijuana use. They are parents, coalitions, impacted family members, healthcare professionals, teachers, and nonprofits who seek to reduce youth marijuana use through education, prevention, and awareness. They use evidence-based, scientific research, and experts to educate about the dangerous impacts of today’s high-THC marijuana on youth.

Visit their website for more information or to sign up to join the walk.