Celebrating National Recovery Month 2023
“September is National Recovery Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the nearly 60 million Americans who identify as being...
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...
Police Said My Son is Having a Mental Breakdown; Only Tested Positive For Marijuana
My son’s father and I divorced when my son was about two years old, and unfortunately, we had a lot...
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...
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...
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...
How do I know if I’m on the right track with my family’s recovery?
Intro: The Every Brain Matters community understands how difficult and painful it is to have a child or loved one...
Recovering From Marijuana
I remember when I was 13 years old, I was walking down a residential street with some friends to a...
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...
Marijuana Use Among Young People Hits Alarming All-Time High
“Young people are in a critical life stage and honing their ability to make informed choices. Understanding how substance use...
High Potency Marijuana Affects All brains, From Prenatal To Seniors
My 68-year-old husband of 32 years and father to our three wonderful children, went into a Cannabis psychosis experiencing delusions...
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...
