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THC CHANGED MY SON INTO SOMEONE I NO LONGER RECOGNIZED

My name is Pamela. I am the divorced mother of a soon-to-be 21-year-old son. Before THC, my life was hard....

When in the recovery process is my teen ready for school?

The Every Brain Matters community understands the challenges and pain of having a child or loved one who exhibits destructive...

Delta-8 and Delta-9 Marijuana Made Me Emotionally Unstable and Feel Spiritually Dead

I recall that the first time I smoked pot, I was 15. Nothing happened that time, but the second time...

Can Marijuana Use Lead to Opioid Use Disorder?

Legal medical and recreational marijuana plays a significant role in the still-worsening opioid overdose crisis in America. PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS...

Texas No Marijuana Resources

Expanding access to marijuana and more drugs does not benefit Texas families. The Drug Policies Alliance’s primary goal is to...

What is the most important skill parents should learn to help a child with a substance use disorder?

The Every Brain Matters community understands the challenges and pain of having a child or loved one who exhibits destructive...

Steps to Take in Finding a Treatment Program for Addicted Loved Ones

Many of us have found ourselves in the confusion and panic of trying to find help for a child suffering...

Marijuana Tears Families Apart. Let’s Get Educated and Stop Living In Denial

Our family is like thousands of others. Our story is not unique. I am just another mother who has witnessed...

Cannabis Candies And Snacks: Coming for Kids

BREAKING: FDA Issues Warning About Cannabis Candy “It is difficult for anyone, especially children, to distinguish an edible product from...

At 18, My Kids Got Medical Marijuana Cards.  Now, Psychosis and Addiction.

When they turned 18, my daughter and son when they turned 18 were able to get their medical marijuana cards...

I sent my kid to rehab – Aren’t they “fixed” now?

The Every Brain Matters community understands the challenges and pain of having a child or loved one who exhibits destructive...

Ethan Andrew:  An Inside View on What It Feels Like to be Addicted and in Psychosis

As I inhaled the smoke to the sound of gargling bong water, I could feel a snap in my head....