Whitney Yeager shares the tragic story of her son's marijuana-induced psychosis and the impact it had on his life. She emphasizes the dangers of high-potency marijuana and the need for education and awareness. Whitney also discusses the importance of recognizing the signs of marijuana use and seeking help.

Takeaways

High-potency marijuana poses significant risks to the developing brain, leading to addiction and psychosis.
Parents and educators should educate themselves on the signs of marijuana use and engage in open, non-judgmental conversations with young people about the risks of marijuana.

Chapters

00:00 Recognizing Signs and Seeking Help
18:10 Resources and Support for Parents and Educators
23:27 The Sammy Project: De-stigmatizing Mental Health

Watch the 30-minute documentary about Sam's full story here: CANNABIS INDUCED PSYCHOSIS - Sam's Story - ep. 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=QxnQsSovUXYI1a04&v=_cCSy2eYIWQ&feature=youtu.be

High Risk THC -https://highriskthc.org/

Marijuana-Anonymous.org Marijuana Anonymous - https://marijuana-anonymous.org/

Mar-Anon.com (similar to Al-Anon) - https://mar-anon.com/

Understanding Motivational Interviewing -https://motivationalinterviewing.org/understanding-motivational-interviewing

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