Saving Our Youth from the Harms of Marijuana
How do you know if your child is acting like a normal teenager or if you’re seeing cannabis use? Here are ten true-or-false statements covering the most likely tip-offs that your teen is using marijuana.
TRUE or FALSE?
4. If my teen is vomiting a lot, it can be a sign of marijuana use. … Read the rest
I am a parent of a 17 year old young woman, who has been dabbing for approximately 18 months. This behavior became worse during the pandemic, and then my husband and I were able to intervene and the usage lessened but still continues. … Read the rest
I’m so very sorry for your loss. My son is 26 and went to college in Colorado 5 years ago, while in college he unknowingly tried “synthetic” marijuana one time. This induced a lasting psychosis that he has battled ever since.… Read the rest
My son was a popular, good looking, smart, kind, athletic 19 year old when he came to me and said he was suicidal. I was in shock. I was devastated. He smoked pot in HS , and said it was making him paranoid and anxious.… Read the rest
How do you know if your child is acting like a normal teenager or if you’re seeing cannabis use? Here are ten true-or-false statements covering the most likely tip-offs that your teen is using marijuana.
TRUE or FALSE?
3. My teen has suddenly changed his circle of friends, but this can’t signal possible marijuana use. … Read the rest
This email is for Laura,
My son just got transferred into Mission for Michael’s house in Dana Point CA yesterday. The last text message I received from him before he was picked up was “Help me momma help me I’m going to kill myself” at 4am then turned off the phone.… Read the rest
How do you know if your child is acting like a normal teenager or if you’re seeing cannabis use? Here are ten true-or-false statements covering the most likely tip-offs that your teen is using marijuana.
TRUE or FALSE?
2. My teen often has red, bloodshot eyes and uses eye drops frequently, which could indicate marijuana use. … Read the rest
How do you know if your child is acting like a normal teenager or if you’re seeing cannabis use? Here are ten true-or-false statements covering the most likely tip-offs that your teen is using marijuana.
TRUE or FALSE?
1. If my teen used marijuana, I’d be able to smell it.… Read the rest
Guest post by Dr Bobby Smyth MRCPsych PhD
Cannabis is the primary driver of demand for addiction treatment among teenagers and young adults across UK, Ireland and Europe. Dr Bobby Smyth writes about why cannabis and its harms should be a top priority for all working in the field of addiction, why terminology matters and why the term “medical cannabis” is a misnomer.… Read the rest
From Robert B., writing to two prominent podcasters on THC in athletics:
My daughter, Shana, who is 14, listened to some of your other podcasts earlier in the year and learned so much from you both, as she pursues her running dreams.… Read the rest