Addiction

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In this new era of industrialized THC, families need support and hope. Please join us on the first Friday of every month for messages of healing from the impacts of marijuana and the drug culture expansion.  There will be a Q & A at the end of each meeting. This meeting may be recorded at the presenter’s discretion.

This month we feature Nathan Wray.

Nathan Wray is a dedicated professional with a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of others. With six years of experience as a Prevention Coordinator, he has worked tirelessly to create safer communities and protect vulnerable populations. Nathan’s commitment to safeguarding children led him to his current role as the Drug Endangered Children Response Team Coordinator, where he leads a team focused on ensuring the well-being of children affected by substance abuse.

Recognizing the urgent need to address the growing concern of teen vaping, Nathan has taken on the role of Teen Vaping Cessation Specialist. Through his expertise and specialized interventions, he actively promotes healthy choices and empowers adolescents to overcome the challenges associated with nicotine addiction.

Nathan’s outstanding efforts in the field of suicide prevention have been widely recognized. He is the proud recipient of the State of Tennessee Governor’s Award for his exceptional work in this critical area. His dedication and innovative strategies have saved lives and offered hope to those struggling with mental health issues.

Nathan Wray exemplifies a true leader in his field with a strong background in prevention coordination, child welfare, and specialized youth interventions. His tireless commitment to community safety, child protection, and mental health makes him a valuable asset to any organization or initiative aiming to create positive change.

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Marijuana addiction and psychosis drastically changed Aubree’s family and community. She searched for answers and resources, which led her on a path where she learned valuable tools in a parent-driven recovery community and became a host mom for youth in recovery. Aubree was inspired to develop the community of Every Brain Matters to bring support and hope to families. Join her on Nov. 3rd at 6 pm central time zone.

In this new era of industrialized THC, families need support and hope. Please join us on the first Friday of every month for messages of healing from the impacts of marijuana and the drug culture expansion.  There will be a Q & A at the end of each meeting. This meeting may be recorded at the presenter’s discretion.

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Randy and Heather are Licensed Realtors in Minnesota and Wisconsin, have three daughters, and are also the parents of a forever 21-year-old son, Randy Michael. Their son started using marijuana at 15, experienced cannabis-induced psychosis on July 17th, 2021, and then died by suicide. After their son’s passing, Heather and Randy learned how the potency of today’s cannabis can impact the adolescent brain. They learned cannabis can cause psychosis, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. It is now their mission to share this information with students, parents, and professionals to prevent further tragedy for other families through their own non-profit, Be Extraordinary, Be You! Join us on Dec. 1, 2023, to hear this impactful and important story of loss to empowerment.

In this new era of industrialized THC, families need support and hope. Please join us on the first Friday of every month for messages of healing from the impacts of marijuana and the drug culture expansion.  There will be a Q&A at the end of each meeting. This meeting may be recorded at the presenter’s discretion.

Register for this meeting at this link. Once you are registered, you will receive an email with a Zoom link to join the meeting that you can save to your calendar. If you have already registered for a previous Speakers Meeting, you will not be required to register again. If you have any questions, please email us at info@everybrainmatters.org. Link To Register.

In this new era of industrialized THC, families need support and hope. Please join us on the first Friday of every month for messages of healing from the impacts of marijuana and the drug culture expansion.  There will be a Q & A at the end of each meeting. This meeting may be recorded at the presenter’s discretion.

This month, we feature Finn P.

I’m a 23-year-old recovering marijuana addict with a former smoking career that lasted from the ages of  14 to 22. I began to smoke more heavily when I left home for college, but my marijuana use turned into an uncontrolled spiral during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was during this time that I found a complete inability to pass up the next joint—a powerlessness over weed that permeated every facet of my life.  Debilitating anxiety, agoraphobia, and bouts of paranoid psychosis became my everyday reality while jobs, relationships, and my prospects in school crumbled around me. I felt like nothing and nobody with no hope for a way out. 

After two years of living with what I would consider late-stage addiction and particularly after becoming suicidal—when I had nowhere to turn, and nobody left to blame—I decided to surrender myself to recovery. To my surprise, it’s here that I found people just like me, with the only difference being that they were happy, and I wasn’t. I begged them for help, and they offered it without hesitation. Now,  after a year and a half of dedicated work with a few relapses along the way, I’ve made it to my first-ever six-month sobriety milestone. I’m talking with my parents again. I’ve held a job for over a year (with a  new one lined up soon), I have a healthy relationship with a woman whom I love and adore, and I’ve re-enrolled in college classes starting this winter. I have a life I’ve always wanted, and I navigate its difficulties knowing that I don’t have to smoke over them. 

I struggle with feeling shame or regret about my past, but truthfully, I’m happy that I made it through all of that to be where I am now. I’m proud of the life I’ve been gifted; I’m proud of the personal growth  I’ve made in a short time, and—even though I never thought I’d say this—I’m proud to be a marijuana addict. 

Please join me as I tell my story on Friday, January 5th.

Register for this meeting at this link. Once you are registered, you will be sent a Zoom link to join the meeting that you can save to your calendar. You will not be required to register again if you have already registered for a previous Speakers Meeting. If you have any questions, please email us at info@everybrainmatters.org.

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Meeting ID: 872 9417 0134
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In this new era of industrialized THC, families need support and hope. Please join us on the first Friday of every month for messages of healing from the impacts of marijuana and the expanding drug crisis.  There will be a Q&A at the end of each meeting. This meeting may be recorded at the presenter’s discretion.

This month, we feature Doug Dolan.

Doug Dolan is co-owner and COO at Recovery in the Pines, a long-term, life transformational, substance abuse and mental health facility. He sits on various committees focused on suicide prevention, brain injuries as they relate to mental health and addiction, drug overdose fatalities, and families in crisis.

Doug conducts speaking engagements on substance abuse, mental health, trauma, and life skills to help educate schools, organizations, institutions, incarcerated populations, and conferences.

Doug personally struggled with addiction and mental health issues. He has been sober since April 19, 1997, lost a younger brother to an opioid overdose, and lost his best friend of 30 years to suicide, who was self-medicating with marijuana.

Organization
Recovery in the Pines, Prescott, AZ 86305

www.RecoveryInThePines.com

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This meeting is free, but donations are welcome to increase our effort to support and advocate for families impacted by industrialized marijuana. 

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