I just wanted to thank you for what you are doing and I’m so sorry for the loss of your son. Our 17 year old, J., started vaping marijuana at the age of 15. He has been hospitalized with suicidal thoughts and severe self harm twice, and severe paranoia.… Read the rest
Traci — November 29, 2021
Hi Laura – I hope this email finds you and your family well.
It’s so hard to believe the holidays are upon us…..a busy time for all.
I just want you to know my son’s PROGRESS….yes, progress.
As I look at this word and associate it to him, I feel an overwhelming amount of gratitude.… Read the rest
Michelle — November 18, 2021
Trevor London Leopold, was a loving human being with a huge heart which he willingly shared with so many others. From an early age Trevor loved animals, his first word being duck and his first friend being his dog “goodgirl” Kirby, with a zoo of animals in his room throughout his childhood, including guinea pigs, rats, frogs raised from tadpoles, through current pets Bowzer and Maverick.… Read the rest
Kim H — November 13, 2021
Kevin T. Doohan II passed away on Monday, 08-03-20.
He had been suffering from CHS (Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome). This has been going on for the last 10-12 years. It’s hard to remember for sure, but I want to say I think his daughter was a brand new baby, and she just turned 12 in May.… Read the rest
Kathleen — November 7, 2021
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
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
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