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Dangers of high-potency #marijuana addiction is mother’s message after losing 19-year old son to suicide from #cannabis-induced psychosis Thx so much to Leslie Carpenter for staying on this issue! Marijuana is dangerous. I feel strongly about this because in my line of work, I see people frying their brains every day. Not only is it heartbreaking, we do not have the resources to accommodate for substance induced #psychosis. We would need to rebuild massive #asylums to absorb the epidemic. Of course government will not invest in opening expensive clinical beds, so we will just build bigger #jails and #prisons. While, some #doctors are prescribing marijuana and making a lot of money on it, I do not know one #psychiatrist who prescribes marijuana for any good reason. For those who want to use marijuana, and know the dangers, that’s their choice however - proselytizing its use is simply evil, if not criminal. “Stack, who now runs a nonprofit called Johnny’s Ambassadors, tries not to lecture but instead shares facts to counter marijuana misinformation, such as, “It’s medicinal. It’s harmless. It helps cure cancer and anxiety.” The truth is, she said, “It’s exactly the opposite,” with young brains being the most susceptible to the dangers. Her story is backed by scientific research that proves high-THC (tetrahydrocannabinol ) marijuana products can harm youth. The American Psychiatric Association states as much: “There is no current scientific evidence that cannabis is in any way beneficial for the treatment of any psychiatric disorder, not PTSD, anxiety, bipolar, depression, psychosis. In contrast, current evidence supports, at minimum, a strong association with cannabis use with the onset of psychiatric disorders. Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to harm given the effects of cannabis on neurological development.” Risks and realities of high-THC marijuana…..”

This is some excellent reporting about the amazing work that Laura Stack and John Stack are doing in preventing youth THC use across the country as they visit school after school to educate about the dangers of high potency THC products like Cannabis, Delta-8 and tons of other derivatives. This is heart-wrenching work they are doing, but so crucially important to help combat the profit-driven and unregulated targeted marketing of those in the industry who are working so hard to convince children, young adults and everyone that THC is harmless. It is far from harmless. I hope everyone will take the time to read this article and to share it widely, as too few people understand the very real harms, especially for children, adolescents and young adults under the age of 26. Read this and then ask yourself whether any amount of tax revenue is worth even one more kid getting addicted, having a cannabis-induced psychosis, developing Schizophrenia or dying by suicide. I think not. Please read and please share widely.

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“It’s not coincidental that the exponential rise in overdose deaths has occurred in tandem with a profound increase in income inequality. Punishing people for trying to feel better in a world that doesn’t seem to want them doesn’t help.” https://lnkd.in/eCvnt5Y8 Maia Szalavitz has summarized in as clear a way as possible the history and causes of our current opioids/drug addiction and deaths crisis. Here are her final paragraphs: So, what can be done? The answer is to focus on the drivers of demand, not supply. This means addressing the roots of addiction and treating it compassionately. Addiction is most often an attempt to escape despair. The condition itself is definedby compulsive drug use despite negative consequences, which is why threats of punishment or even death rarely yield recovery. We have a great generic opioid overdose antidote, naloxone. It needs to be cheaper and available everywhere, not hidden behind pharmacy counters but placed near every defibrillator and in every first aid kit. Two medications — methadone and buprenorphine — have proved to cut the risk of death among people with opioid addictions by 50 percent or more when used long-term. They also need to be made accessible to all people with opioid addiction. Right now, most rehabs still fail to adequately provide them. Most addiction results from attempts to self-medicate isolation, social disconnection, psychiatric disorders, trauma and severe economic distress. It’s not coincidental that the exponential rise in overdose deaths has occurred in tandem with a profound increase in income inequality. Punishing people for trying to feel better in a world that doesn’t seem to want them doesn’t help. I reiterate the final two sentences of her article: It’s not coincidental that the exponential rise in overdose deaths has occurred in tandem with a profound increase in income inequality. Punishing people for trying to feel better in a world that doesn’t seem to want them doesn’t help. Which I shared with my colleagues working with marginalized populations, to wit: We are the key to addressing the drug deaths and addiction crisis in the continent — we are at the cutting edge with cutting edge principles.

Will CDB (Cannabidiol) Make Me Test Positive for Marijuana? Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the components found in cannabis, has been more frequently used in the U.S. since the government lifted a restriction on growing hemp. Licensed farmers can now grow hemp, as long as it contains less than 0.3% THC. Hemp is a cannabis plant that has little tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in its make-up. THC is the chemical in marijuana that leads to the "high". CBD is promoted to help with conditions like pain, insomnia, and anxiety. Today, you can find CBD in everything from massage oil extracts, to skin lotions, to gummy bears, and it is easily accessible online or at stores. It is also the primary ingredient in the prescription medication Epidiolex, used to treat seizures in people with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome or Dravet syndrome. People who are using CBD may wonder if it can affect their drug test? Researchers have found that pure CBD did not cause a false-positive on two commercial drug tests used in the U.S. However, because these products are not regulated by the FDA, they may not always be pure, which could lead to variable results. A recent study found that 20% of CBD products (1 in 5) were contaminated with THC. Another cannabis compound known as cannabinol (CBN) did react with the drug tests, as it is a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) derivative. Bottom line: even if your drug test turned up a false-positive for CBD, a confirmatory test would be used to distinguish CBD from other compounds. However, if your CBD product was contaminated with THC, your confirmatory test may have a positive result. Can Employers Drug Test in States Where Marijuana Use Is Legal? Yes. Legal rules vary from state to state where marijuana is now legal for recreational or medical use. Also, as marijuana stays in the system over a prolonged period of time, the employee may use marijuana legally, but be drug tested at a later time and test positive. In general, marijuana legalization laws in states where it is legal support employers in drug testing for marijuana use and firing people for it. Marijuana use is still illegal under federal law, and many employers prefer to maintain their drug-free workplace policies. However, laws are changing, and some states such as Maine, Arizona, and Minnesota have enacted employee protections. As each state has their own set of laws, it's usually best to seek legal advice to discuss specific marijuana testing laws prior to employment.

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It’s difficult to read an article like this one from The New York Times and realize that my sister is one of the statistics it references. We lost her to an accidental overdose as she struggled to fight the addiction that stemmed from self-treating her mental illness. This article is well worth the read. I especially resonate with the final paragraph, which highlights a crucial perspective: “Most addiction results from attempts to self-medicate isolation, social disconnection, psychiatric disorders, trauma, and severe economic distress. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗺 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. Punishing people for trying to feel better in a world that doesn’t seem to want them doesn’t help.” 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲, 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿. If we are serious about saving lives, 𝘄𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴. #addiction #HarmReduction #Compassion #MentalIllness

What are some of the beliefs, ideas, programs and negative connotations about Cannabis that you've given power to and/or still do? And then let's debunk these myths...because that's all they are. I used to believe that Cannabis decreased ambition and motivation because I witnessed this in family members who were addicted to Cannabis...they couldn't function without her. And then the spiritual world sold me the belief that you don't need external "substances" to reach your higher consciousness. 🤣 In Somatophobia, I debunked a lot of the common myths... 🌿 Cannabis is addictive. 🌿 Smoking Cannabis is bad for your lungs or causes cancer. 🌿 Cannabis induces anxiety and paranoia. 🌿 Cannabis gives you the munchies. And so many more! And the moment you meet the HIGHer self of Cannabis in sacred ceremony, all of these beliefs will automatically be debunked at the FEELING level. Because once you FEEL her, you'll inner-stand why there has been a "war on drugs", specifically aimed at Cannabis. Those who created the war don't want you to reMEMBER that Cannabis can be your greatest healing ally... Your guide in liberating yourself from the very false systems they've created and need to uphold through the siphoning of your power (by you freely giving it). Because when you liberate yourself, guess what? These false systems crumble...they have no power to keep them alive! Bring these beliefs and programs to Wednesday's Womb Kriya Ceremony at 10 am EST and let's transmute them while you're feeling the HIGHer power of Cannabis 👉🏻 don't forget your first ceremony is free! Comment CANNA below to receive the link, as well as the link to my new 3-day free eCourse on healing your Cannabis addiction with Cannabis! 🌿 My HIGHest Love, Dr. Shelly . . #cannawomen #cannamom #cannamoms #cannawitch #cannacommunity #thankyouplantmedicine #plantmedicinewoman #plantmedicinehealing #plantmedicines #plantmedicinemagic #plantmedicineceremony #plantmedicineheals #spiritualmeme #spiritualmemes

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