We saw you speak tonight. My son came up to you afterwards and chatted for a bit. Thank you so much for talking/listening to him. He said he ‘likes you a lot.’ We talked all the way home about what we learned from your talk.… Read the rest
Anonymous – April 18, 2023
I was searching “dabbing” and ran across your tragic story. My son also had a dabbing problem for a few years that I only became aware over the last two years of his use. In our case, he stopped dabbing for a job opportunity about six months ago.… Read the rest
Anonymous female, 36, from Hawaii — April 5, 2023
I just want to share my deep sympathy for your loss of Johnny, and I admire you for the work you are doing to help his life make a massive difference, and save youth in the future. I became addicted to THC at the age of 31, and for the next 5 years on and off, it ruined my life (and my teeth).… Read the rest
Tashua H – April 1, 2023
I am sorry for your loss. I am 52 years old. I have an addictive personality. Had to give up alcohol for concern of health issues and found medical marijuana. After a year on the program, I started using the tinctures and the concentrates with a product called a honey badger, and after eight months, I developed emphysema from the honey badger.… Read the rest
What Happens When a Teen is Addicted to Marijuana and Tries to Stop?

If you’re officially addicted to marijuana, you’re going to have trouble quitting — no matter who you are. Despite what some marijuana advocates claim, withdrawal can cause intense physical and psychological effects that make stopping the use of marijuana very difficult.… Read the rest
Sarah D — March 12, 2023
Our 18 year old son is slowly fading away. I have had to begin to make peace with the likely reality that this addiction will eventually take him. It started two and half years ago when he tried pot for the first time. … Read the rest
John H — March 7, 2023
I am 58 years old and am an Addict and Alcoholic. I just seen you on Dr Phil and wanted to reach out.
Growing up I was a proublem child to say the least. But as a teen I found alcohol and pot.… Read the rest
Can youth become addicted to marijuana?

Despite what Big Marijuana might have you believe, marijuana is quite addictive —especially for those who start using it before or during adolescence. Statistics show that about one in six (about 16.7%) of youth who use marijuana will become addicted. One in three (33.3%) youths who use marijuana every day become addicts.… Read the rest
What Does Cannabis-Induced Psychosis Look Like?

Teens acting a little unusual is nothing new. But if a teen starts telling you that people are out to get him, or someone “knows” about him or is watching him, consider it a huge red flag. This type of paranoia and suspiciousness is not normal.… Read the rest
Gannon — February 15, 2023
Hi my name is Gannon. I’m 18 years old, and I’m an alcoholic drug addict in recovery. My addiction started when I was 12 years old when I discovered alcohol. I had a rough night, and I grew up around people drinking when they had a hard day.… Read the rest