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