Our son Randy was a creative, handsome, humorous, loving, kind-hearted, and gentle soul. He had his struggles from a very young age with ADHD, low executive functioning, and a slow processing speed. However, he never failed because he was also blessed with several “workarounds” including fabulous memorization skills, and high verbal and written acuity.… Read the rest
Allyx R. — March 30, 2022
February of 2021 I fell into a cannabis-induced psychosis. At the time I was 27 years old living in Florida alone in my new condo. I had began smoking in December of 2020 and slowly my close friends and family notice a change in my behavior and personality.… Read the rest
Beth C. — March 29, 2022
“Mom, I truly have no desire to use anymore.” I held my breath hearing those words come from my son’s mouth last week. A year ago our family was in turmoil because of his erratic behavior. Behavior that through this group I have learned was directly tied to his marijuana use-vaping, ingesting, who knows what else.… Read the rest
Why Marijuana Kills Motivation – FACT or CRAP Part 12
Is the following statement FACT or CRAP?
12. You’ll feel more motivated if you use marijuana for a long time.
Answer: CRAP
Long-term marijuana users have lower levels of dopamine and are less ambitious and motivated. http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/newsandeventspggrp/imperialcollege/newssummary/news_1-7-2013-11-49-21
Many people say they like using marijuana because it makes them feel “mellow.”… Read the rest
How Marijuana Affects Fertility – FACT or CRAP Part 11
Is the following statement FACT or CRAP?
11. Your fertility rates can drop if you use marijuana.
Answer: FACT
Marijuana can reduce fertility due to decreased sperm counts and delayed ovulation. Association Between Use of Marijuana and Male Reproductive Hormones and Semen Quality https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26283092/… Read the rest
Marijuana Can Cause Schizophrenia – FACT or CRAP Part 10
Is the following statement FACT or CRAP?
10. Marijuana can’t cause mental illness.
Answer: CRAP
Marijuana use can increase your risk of psychosis and schizophrenia 2- to 4-fold. Meta-analysis of the Association Between the Level of Cannabis Use and Risk of Psychosis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4988731/… Read the rest
Marijuana and Poor Educational Attainment – FACT or CRAP Part 9
Marijuana and Poor Educational Attainment
Is the following statement FACT or CRAP?
9. Students who use marijuana are more likely to drop out of school.
Answer: FACT
Young people who use cannabis are at increased risk of poor academic performance and dropping out of school.… Read the rest
Marijuana, Depression, and Suicidal Behavior – FACT or CRAP Part 8
Is the following statement FACT or CRAP?
8. Depression can increase when you use marijuana.
Answer: FACT
Marijuana increases your risk of developing depression and suicidal behavior later in life. Association of Cannabis Use in Adolescence and Risk of Depression, Anxiety, and Suicidality in Young Adulthood https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2723657… Read the rest
Marijuana Use and Driving – FACT or CRAP Part 7
Is the following statement FACT or CRAP?
7. Marijuana makes you a worse driver.
Answer: FACT
Marijuana decreases your reaction time, motor coordination, and driving skills. Marijuana Impaired Driving: https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.dot.gov/files/documents/812440-marijuana-impaired-driving-report-to-congress.pdf
Most people know you should not get behind the wheel of a car afterdrinking alcohol.… Read the rest
Shannon D. – February 11, 2022
I want to thank Laura so much for her book, it has been so relevant and helpful to me because my son has gone through a similar experience. I have been very naïve about the types of marijuana and THC levels, so Laura’s book was a great help to me in terms of education on marijuana, the impacts on the young adult brain, and also an incredible help to me as a parent struggling with my 19 year old who was using marijuana at what I know realize were toxic levels of THC. … Read the rest