Saving Our Youth from the Harms of THC
by Tal Gur
What happens when a harmless puff turns into a life-altering crisis?
In The Impact of THC on Our Children: A Parent’s Worst Nightmare, Laura Stack weaves together 25 heart-wrenching narratives that shine a spotlight on the hidden dangers of today’s potent THC products—and why every parent needs to pay attention.… Read the rest
Cannabis is a genus of flowering plant. Cannabis has hundreds of species or strains. Some cannabis plants are classified as marijuana, which are drug varieties. Some cannabis plants are classified as hemp, which are not drug varieties.
How do you know if it’s marijuana or hemp?… Read the rest
With marijuana and its derivatives, potency refers exclusively to the THC content. At this point, few people really care about any other chemicals present in cannabis, with the limited exception of the much-touted CBD.
THC potency matters a great deal to everyone involved in the cannabis debate, whether pro- or anti-.… Read the rest
By Ben Cort
Excerpted from his new book, Weed Inked.
A reporter from the New York Post recently called asking my thoughts on a bill that would require parents to attend diversion/education programs with their kids when the kids got caught with THC.… Read the rest
Please register now to participate in our November 22 continuing education event featuring leading cannabis impacts and policy experts Laura Stack and Ben Cort.
Foundry Front Range can accommodate up to 30 guests in-person and all are welcome to join virtually.… Read the rest
A March 2024 study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health is shedding light on a troubling trend: a significant increase in visits to children’s hospitals for substance-related issues.
The study’s authors—who include Alexis Ball of Seattle Children’s Hospital and Scott Hadland of MassGeneral Hospital for Children—examined data from the Pediatric Health Information System database, which has records from over 49 children’s hospitals across the United States.… Read the rest
In 2022, the FDA issued a warning about Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, the substance commonly known as Delta-8 THC. The FDA cited 104 adverse event reports related to Delta-8, including one pediatric case that resulted in death. If that doesn’t get your attention, hear this warning directly from Juanita Carnes, a nurse practitioner in Massachusetts with 38 years of experience.… Read the rest
Today is ANTI-710 Day! What, you don’t know what 710 Day is? Ask your teens, and make sure you know where they are at 7:10 PM. Today, July 10, is Dab Day, because 710 turned upside down spell “OIL.” Why? Because participants are high on cannabis oil, which is one type of high-potency marijuana.… Read the rest
That heart disease risks are growing for young adults is a troubling statistic. One way that teenagers can protect themselves is to “avoid smoking cannabis,” as stated in a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, a peer-reviewed journal focusing on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease.… Read the rest
Many parents and their children perceive marijuana as safe. After all, the drug is getting legalized across the United States, and many assume that all it did in years past was make users giddy.
The problem is that today’s marijuana isn’t like it was in years past.… Read the rest