I am so happy to have found this supportive resource. My 25 year old son, Colin, is on an involuntary psych hold after a psychotic episode brought on by excessive dabbing. He has been using marijuana excessively on and off for five years.… Read the rest
Top Ten Teen Toking Tip-Offs Part 5
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?
5. My teen is more lethargic and sleeping more than usual which could signal marijuana use.… Read the rest
Sonia — October 24, 2021
Dabbing during adolescence causes brain damage that can lead mental illness, dangerous behavior and suicide. My son started smoking weed in 9th and had his first psychotic episode soon after graduation. Since then, he’s been hospitalized 3 times for Cannabis induced psychosis from dabbing.… Read the rest
Kimber — October 23, 2021
I read your article in People magazine and was amazed and saddened at some of the similarities of our stories.
First, I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son, Johnny. What an amazing kid it looks like he was.… Read the rest
Kris C. — October 21, 2021
I read your article in People Magazine and found it very relatable. Although my son is still alive it’s a “crippled” life. My son started smoking marijuana at about 14 years old. I was completely unaware. I would often ask if they had run over a skunk; I had no idea it was weed.… Read the rest
Top Ten Teen Toking Tip-Offs Part 4
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
Anne S. — October 21, 2021
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
Kim — October 21, 2021
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
Kara — October 21, 2021
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
Top Ten Teen Toking Tip-Offs Part 3
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