In this episode, Whitney Yaeger shares her family’s personal tragedy to shed light on the hidden realities of today's marijuana industry. You will learn to recognize current delivery methods and see how these products are often designed to help kids deceive their parents and teachers.
Whitney also discusses the profound impact of high-potency THC products on mental health. You will gain a deeper understanding of the stages and characteristics of:
Cannabis-Induced Psychosis (CIP)
Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD)
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)
Beyond identifying the symptoms, this episode explores the irreversible damage high-potency marijuana can cause to the developing brain. We conclude by providing you with practical talking points and strategies to help navigate these difficult conversations with the young people in your life.
https://www.thesammyproject.com/
For evidence-based and scientifically backed resources, go to:
https://onechancetogrowup.org/
Watch the 30-minute documentary about Sam's full story here: CANNABIS INDUCED PSYCHOSIS - Sam's Story - ep. 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=QxnQsSovUXYI1a04&v=_cCSy2eYIWQ&feature=youtu.be
High Risk THC -https://highriskthc.org/
Marijuana-Anonymous.org Marijuana Anonymous - https://marijuana-anonymous.org/
Mar-Anon.com (similar to Al-Anon) - https://mar-anon.com/
Understanding Motivational Interviewing -https://motivationalinterviewing.org/understanding-motivational-interviewing
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