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A mom whose 19-yr-old died by suicide has a vital message for parents about marijuana today

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Laura Stack's son Johnny lost his life to suicide on November 20, 2019 when he was just 19 years old .

Stack explained that Johnny had "dabbed" since he was 15 or 16 .

She also explained why young people tend to be affected more by these high THC concentrations.

The brain is still developing through a person's 20s and psychotic disorders typically develop in the late teenage years .

Parents need to be aware of the dangers cannabis-derived drugs pose to their children's mental health.

Stack included the following links to articles and studies backing up what she's learned about today 's THC products.

You can learn more about CIP and donate to Johnny's Ambassadors , a youth THC prevention organization started by Stack .

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