Whitney Yeager - The Dangers of High-Potency Marijuana

EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 30 MIN

Whitney Yeager - The Dangers of High-Potency Marijuana

from The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return · host Joanie Sigal

Whitney Yeager shares the tragic story of her son's marijuana-induced psychosis and the impact it had on his life. She emphasizes the dangers of high-potency marijuana and the need for education and awareness. Whitney also discusses the importance of recognizing the signs of marijuana use and seeking help.TakeawaysHigh-potency marijuana poses significant risks to the developing brain, leading to addiction and psychosis.Parents and educators should educate themselves on the signs of marijuana use and engage in open, non-judgmental conversations with young people about the risks of marijuana.Chapters00:00 Recognizing Signs and Seeking Help18:10 Resources and Support for Parents and Educators23:27 The Sammy Project: De-stigmatizing Mental HealthWatch the 30-minute documentary about Sam's full story here: CANNABIS INDUCED PSYCHOSIS - Sam's Story - ep. 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=QxnQsSovUXYI1a04&v=_cCSy2eYIWQ&feature=youtu.beHigh Risk THC -https://highriskthc.org/Marijuana-Anonymous.org Marijuana Anonymous - https://marijuana-anonymous.org/Mar-Anon.com (similar to Al-Anon) - https://mar-anon.com/Understanding Motivational Interviewing -https://motivationalinterviewing.org/understanding-motivational-interviewing

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