Cannabis Use Disorder

A Family’s Role in A loved One’s ReCCCCCCCovery

“We do not lead others into the Light by stepping into the darkness with them.” ― Melody Beattie, The Language...

Cannabis Use Disorder

International Overdose Awareness Day: Recognizing People Who Go Unseen

“It matters because everyone who dies of an overdose is someone’s child, sibling, parent, sibling, aunt, cousin, or friend, and...

Cannabis Use Disorder

THC Led To Schizophrenia and a Suicide Attempt

Before using THC, my son had no medical or mental health issues. He was an honors student, athlete, and community...

Cannabis Use Disorder

Marijuana Is Not Cool. It Causes Psychosis

I first used THC when I was 15. I had heard about it on the internet. I was an avid...

Cannabis Use Disorder

Vaping flavors, Nicotine, Weed, Then Hallucinations

My 17-year-old son went to a friend’s house almost every day all summer, and we thought the mom was watching...

Cannabis Use Disorder

The first death, Cannabis-Induced Psychosis; the Second death, Fentanyl & Meth

February 21, 2023 Dear Health and Human Services Committee / Minnesota Senate: Good Morning. Thank you all for allowing us...

Cannabis Use Disorder

Recovering From Marijuana

I remember when I was 13 years old, I was walking down a residential street with some friends to a...

Cannabis Use Disorder

Our Country Is In Crisis

In 2012, I voted to legalize marijuana. I thought it was natural and safe, not realizing that Pandora’s box was...

Cannabis Use Disorder

Family Saving Son From Marijuana Psychosis

My son started smoking weed during his junior year of high school. He graduated with Honors and received a full...

Cannabis Use Disorder

Pot Was Killing Me. Everything I Was Told About Pot Was A Lie 

My name is Kenneth, and I have been suffering from CHS, Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome, for over 30 years. When I...

Cannabis Use Disorder

Marijuana to Meth Medical Marijuana Didn’t Save My Son

My son, Spencer, started experimenting with marijuana at 16 then it escalated to other drugs, which were then replaced with...

Cannabis Use Disorder

MARIJUANA: FOREVER UNFORGIVEN BY THIS FAMILY

David was our middle child of 5. He was a happy boy with a ready smile and a zest for...

Cannabis Use Disorder