Impacts on Youth

Take Marijuana Seriously Before Irreversible Consequences Occur

I am a 19-year-old female in college from Western Kentucky. I have some family history of mental illness and trauma...

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Industrialized Marijuana in Ohio is a Bad Idea

Does the Buckeye State need to make ANOTHER addictive and dangerous drug even more available than it already is? Let’s...

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It’s a Trick, Not A Treat, Newsom Vetoes Protection for California Kids

The governor’s veto is heart-wrenching. I’ve seen hundreds of children become violently ill because they made an understandable and preventable...

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It’s Way Too Easy For Kids to Buy Marijuana Online

One of the major criticisms of expanded marijuana legalization is that it makes the drug more accessible to minors. A...

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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...

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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...

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What do I do if I think my child is slipping and possibly relapsing?

The Every Brain Matters community understands how difficult and painful it is when you have a child or loved one...

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Can I Keep My Child Safe from Marijuana?

Our society is normalizing marijuana use, and as a result, families are paying a heavy price. While we can never...

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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...

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“This Much THC Is Not Medicinal”

“This Much THC Is Not Medicinal” COLORADO’S PURCHASING LIMITS ON THC CONCENTRATES BEFORE AND AFTER HB21-1317 We have 3 short...

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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...

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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...

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