Every Brain Matters is a community of support and advocacy based on science and live experiences. Join us as we find freedom from marijuana and the drug culture expansion. 

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Mar-Anon Family Group is a fellowship of those affected by another person’s marijuana use and is independent of Every Brain Matters.  To view, Mar-Anon meetings, go to: mar-anon.com/meetings/

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Event Series Every Brain Matters Climbers Support Group

Climbers Family Support Group

Climbers with Joe Parker

A professional counselor leads this weekly online support group for families affected by a loved one’s marijuana use. Participants learn recovery tools that empower them to take the next step while navigating through marijuana addiction, psychosis, hyperemesis, self-harm, or other destructive behaviors. Whether families decide to take small steps or hike the mountain, each step counts and can positively impact their families’ relationships and health.

In the world of recovery, families learn the 3 C’s about the disease of addiction.

We didn’t cause it.

We can’t control it.

And we can’t cure it.

In the Every Brain Matters Climbers meeting, we talk about a 4th C. How do we contribute to it positively or negatively? It’s difficult for families to know what that means, so by discussing these situations, we gain clarity on the best response for our families.

We encourage each family member to work on their own recovery program. We allow cross-talking to share ideas, experiences, strength, and hope. Every family makes their own decisions and heals at their own pace. We respect the feelings and privacy of those attending our meetings.

We ask for a donation to compensate for the professional expertise and time we provide, but this is not a requirement to attend. The suggested donation is $20.00 per person or $35.00 per family. Join us every Wednesday at 7 pm central time zone.

 

LINK TO REGISTER

Meeting ID: 827 4437 2483
Passcode: Climbers

Event Series Every Brain Matters Monthly Speakers Meeting

Every Brain Matters Monthly Speakers Meeting

Online Zoom Meeting

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 hear from Michael D’Onfro.

Hi, I’m Michael. I started using marijuana because I thought it was a safe alternative to alcohol. Unfortunately, marijuana became my crutch, and over time, I began to enter into a psychosis. I posted his entire life unfiltered on social media while having visual and audible hallucinations. I thought I was in the Illuminati and that I was running for president of the US. My life spiraled out of control. I’ve been to five detox centers and a psyche ward, and spent three months in an Adult Teen challenge program. Today, I am one year clean from marijuana and 90 days clean from alcohol. Medication is helping to a point, but I am struggling with depression and getting a job. I hope that with medication and God’s help, I can once again be a contributing member of society.

Register for this meeting at this link. Once 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.

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

Link To Register

Meeting ID: 872 9417 0134
Passcode: ebmsupport

Event Series Every Brain Matters Monthly Speakers Meeting

Every Brain Matters Speakers Meeting – Pamela

Online Zoom Meeting

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 Pamela.

Pamela will share how THC impacted her son’s health and changed her son into someone she no longer recognized. Learn how she responded to her son’s cannabis use disorder which led to cannabis-induced psychosis that led to unmotived and violent behaviors and extreme paranoia where he thought Nazis were all over Colorado. Pamela says it was a difficult journey, but “There is hope on the other side.”

Register for this meeting at this link. Once 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.

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

Link To Register

Meeting ID: 872 9417 0134
Passcode: ebmsupport

Event Series Every Brain Matters Monthly Speakers Meeting

Every Brain Matters Monthly Speakers Meeting – We Have Our Son Back From Cannabis Psychosis

Online Zoom Meeting

In this new era of industrialized cannabis, families need support and hope.

This month, we learned from Mom and Dad O.

We are 60-something parents who came of age during the 1970s when cannabis use was no big deal. When our son began to use cannabis in his late teens during his early college years, we weren’t particularly concerned. But then we witnessed our kind-hearted, bright, outgoing, athletic son begin to develop odd behaviors that ultimately escalated into full-blown psychosis. This was around 2017, and there was very little information or support available for families struggling with a loved one suffering from Cannabis-Induced Psychosis (CIP). Frankly, we weren’t really sure if his psychotic behavior was entirely from cannabis, another drug use, or some organic disorder.

Over the years, our son has been involuntarily hospitalized twice and admitted to multiple rehab facilities. Every facility claimed to have a means to treat CIP but really, they were at a loss as to what to do with him, especially the earlier ones. We witnessed our son spiral further and further into his delusional mindset. We mourned for him as we watched him turn into someone we didn’t recognize.

During this time, we became involved with a 12-step support group, Families Anonymous (FA). Our involvement with FA provided us with the tools and mindset to cope with this unpredictable emotional roller coaster. It also connected us with wonderful resources and even more wonderful people, many of whom are now dear friends. We still attend our meetings.

It has been two years since our son returned home from his last inpatient treatment program. At that time, he was the most clear-headed we had seen in years. His mental clarity has continued, and he is once again thoroughly engaged in society, our family, and his future.  He is on no medication. His clarity is from simply NOT USING CANNABIS. We have our son back.

This meeting will be recorded but not available to the public. The family will share this recording at their discretion for educational purposes and to maintain anonymity.

Register for this meeting at this link. Once 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.  There will be a Q&A at the end of each meeting.  If you have any questions, please email us at info@everybrainmatters.org.

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

Link To Register Brain

Meeting ID: 872 9417 0134
Passcode: ebmsupport

Please join us on the second Wednesday of every month for messages of healing from the impacts of cannabis and the expanding drug crisis.

Event Series Every Brain Matters Monthly Speakers Meeting

Every Brain Matters Monthly Speakers Meeting -Raquel Watkins-Jones-Rockstar Parenting

Online Zoom Meeting

In this new era of industrialized THC, families need support and hope.

Raquel Watkins-Jones is a dedicated professional coach specializing in family dynamics, parental support, adolescent development, and addiction recovery. She founded Rockstar Parenting™, Rockstar Teens™, and the “Lovin’ The Skin You’re In” Youth Empowerment Workshop™.

Raquel is devoted to equipping parents with the essential tools and strategies needed to serve as effective role models. She aims to cultivate a family legacy that will be honored by future generations. She is also passionate about aiding teens in their self-discovery and personal development, enhancing their self-esteem and self-worth. Raquel draws inspiration from her three remarkably resilient daughters and her beloved role as ‘Mama Roc’ to five grandchildren.

For additional information, please visit: www.rockstarparenting.com

Please join us on the second Wednesday 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.

Register for this meeting at this link. Once 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.

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

Link To Register

Meeting ID: 872 9417 0134
Passcode: ebmsupport

Event Series Every Brain Matters Monthly Speakers Meeting

Every Brain Matters Speakers Meeting- Kobi Russell – recovery cannabis psychosis

Online Zoom Meeting

In this new era of industrialized THC, families need support and hope. Please join us on the second Wednesday 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.

Kobi Russell is a recent graduate of Brandeis University who currently works in the fields of conflict resolution and accessibility. In late 2018, due to a “perfect storm” of triggers, including stress, lack of sleep, medication, and, most importantly, daily high-potency cannabis usage, Kobi had a severe and prolonged episode of cannabis-induced psychosis, CIP. During his recovery, a relative told him, “Kobi, you’ve gone to a place [mentally] that most people will never go.”

As he began speaking publicly about his experience with psychosis, sobriety, and recovery (both online and with his community), Kobi quickly reached the painful realization that he was far from alone. Kobi hopes that this talk and, ideally, future collaborations with Every Brain Matters will show that young people who experience CIP are not alone, that there are others who understand their experience on a deeply personal level, and that recovery is a journey––and it is absolutely possible!

Kobi is 25 years old and lives with his family in Somerville, MA. He enjoys getting active in nice weather and hiding inside when it snows!

Register for this meeting at this link. Once 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.

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

Link To Register

Meeting ID: 872 9417 0134
Passcode: ebmsupport

Event Series Climbers Family Support Meetings – Saturdays

Climbers Family Support Meetings – Saturdays

Climbers with Joe Parker

Joe Parker leads this online family support group where participants learn family recovery tools that empower them to take the next step to help them navigate through a loved one’s marijuana addiction, psychosis, hyperemesis, and other destructive behaviors. Whether families decide to take small steps or hike the mountain, each step counts and can positively impact their families’ relationships and health. These are open cross-talking meetings where people can ask questions and share ideas. We will focus on a different recovery topic each week.

This is a free meeting for everyone. A donation is NOT required to attend, but if you can help us compensate Joe for his professional expertise and time, please consider a donation of $20.00 per person or $35.00 per family. Donations can be made on our website or at everybrainmatters.org/donate/.

Join us every Saturday from 10:30 am to noon central time zone.

REGISTER AT THIS LINK. Please note this is a different registration than the Wednesday Climbers meeting.

Event Series Every Brain Matters Monthly Speakers Meeting

Every Brain Matters Speakers Meeting – Dr. Anette Edens- Monster to Miracles: Parent-driven recovery tools that work

Online Zoom Meeting

In this new era of industrialized THC, families need support and hope. Please join us on the second Wednesday 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.

Dr. Anette Edens is a clinical psychologist and published author. She has presented professional papers, lectures, and workshops addressing mental health professionals, teens, college students, and parents regarding substance abuse and recovery, associated family dynamics, and codependency. Her book, “From Monsters to Miracles: Parent-driven recovery tools that work” is widely used by treatment programs across the country. She is a founding member and past president of the Association of Alternative Peer Groups (AAPG) board.
Dr. Edens began her academic career at a small private university researching the efficacies of various treatment modalities for adolescents, ultimately consulting with various alternative peer group (APG) programs. She facilitated the development of Archway Academy, a sober high school in Houston that is now recognized as exemplary among sober high schools. She has developed and consulted with numerous APG programs over the past 25 years. Her keen insights into the needs of teens and their families as they move through adolescence has earned wide acceptance in the academic, professional, and recovery communities.

Register for this meeting at this link. Once 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.

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

Link To Register

Meeting ID: 872 9417 0134
Passcode: ebmsupport

Event Series Climbers Family Support Meetings – Saturdays

Climbers Family Support Meetings – Saturdays

Climbers with Joe Parker

Joe Parker leads this online family support group where participants learn family recovery tools that empower them to take the next step to help them navigate through a loved one’s marijuana addiction, psychosis, hyperemesis, and other destructive behaviors. Whether families decide to take small steps or hike the mountain, each step counts and can positively impact their families’ relationships and health. These are open cross-talking meetings where people can ask questions and share ideas. We will focus on a different recovery topic each week.

This is a free meeting for everyone. A donation is NOT required to attend, but if you can help us compensate Joe for his professional expertise and time, please consider a donation of $20.00 per person or $35.00 per family. Donations can be made on our website or at everybrainmatters.org/donate/.

Join us every Saturday from 10:30 am to noon central time zone.

REGISTER AT THIS LINK. Please note this is a different registration than the Wednesday Climbers meeting.

Event Series Climbers Family Support Meetings – Saturdays

Climbers Family Support Meetings – Saturdays

Climbers with Joe Parker

Joe Parker leads this online family support group where participants learn family recovery tools that empower them to take the next step to help them navigate through a loved one’s marijuana addiction, psychosis, hyperemesis, and other destructive behaviors. Whether families decide to take small steps or hike the mountain, each step counts and can positively impact their families’ relationships and health. These are open cross-talking meetings where people can ask questions and share ideas. We will focus on a different recovery topic each week.

This is a free meeting for everyone. A donation is NOT required to attend, but if you can help us compensate Joe for his professional expertise and time, please consider a donation of $20.00 per person or $35.00 per family. Donations can be made on our website or at everybrainmatters.org/donate/.

Join us every Saturday from 10:30 am to noon central time zone.

REGISTER AT THIS LINK. Please note this is a different registration than the Wednesday Climbers meeting.

Event Series Climbers Family Support Meetings – Saturdays

Climbers Family Support Meetings – Saturdays

Climbers with Joe Parker

Joe Parker leads this online family support group where participants learn family recovery tools that empower them to take the next step to help them navigate through a loved one’s marijuana addiction, psychosis, hyperemesis, and other destructive behaviors. Whether families decide to take small steps or hike the mountain, each step counts and can positively impact their families’ relationships and health. These are open cross-talking meetings where people can ask questions and share ideas. We will focus on a different recovery topic each week.

This is a free meeting for everyone. A donation is NOT required to attend, but if you can help us compensate Joe for his professional expertise and time, please consider a donation of $20.00 per person or $35.00 per family. Donations can be made on our website or at everybrainmatters.org/donate/.

Join us every Saturday from 10:30 am to noon central time zone.

REGISTER AT THIS LINK. Please note this is a different registration than the Wednesday Climbers meeting.

Event Series Climbers Family Support Meetings – Saturdays

Climbers Family Support Meetings – Saturdays

Climbers with Joe Parker

Joe Parker leads this online family support group where participants learn family recovery tools that empower them to take the next step to help them navigate through a loved one’s marijuana addiction, psychosis, hyperemesis, and other destructive behaviors. Whether families decide to take small steps or hike the mountain, each step counts and can positively impact their families’ relationships and health. These are open cross-talking meetings where people can ask questions and share ideas. We will focus on a different recovery topic each week.

This is a free meeting for everyone. A donation is NOT required to attend, but if you can help us compensate Joe for his professional expertise and time, please consider a donation of $20.00 per person or $35.00 per family. Donations can be made on our website or at everybrainmatters.org/donate/.

Join us every Saturday from 10:30 am to noon central time zone.

REGISTER AT THIS LINK. Please note this is a different registration than the Wednesday Climbers meeting.