Stack explained that Johnny had been “dabbing” since he was 15 or 16. “Do you understand the difference between smoking pot (and some edibles) and dabbing high-THC wax, shatter, or butter?” she asked. “Most of my friends look at me blankly when I say those words and say, ‘I’ve never even heard of it.’ If you don’t know what cannabis extracts are and have children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews between the ages of 14 and 24, keep reading.”
“I’m NOT talking about those of you who are proponents of legal recreational marijuana for adults over 21 – it’s your life – do whatever you want,” Stack clarified. “I know people who are successfully taking it for specific medical purposes, so please don’t write comments in my article about my personal experience. I’m specifically talking about illegal use by children and young adults under 21, whose teenage brains are still You might be thinking, “Come on, Laura, it’s okay, it’s just weed. Pot is legal, so it must be safe.” Or ‘I potty-fed as a kid too, and look, it didn’t hurt me.’
Well, have you recently studied today’s pot, and personally seen its effects on your kids like me?”
Stack explained why today’s recreational cannabis is so different:
“First, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a crystalline compound that is the main active ingredient in cannabis that gives the ‘high’, is extracted from cannabis so that it is almost pure. THC is the main psychoactive constituent of cannabis. Next , a butane torch is used to heat the crystals (similar to beeswax) or oil in a “rig” (just google it), or a vaping device with an element heating called a dab pen can be used. Forget weed or papers.’ that were rolled in the 70s and 80s. The pot we grew up with (THC content of 10% or less) is HUGE different today’s high-strength extracts (often 80% or more THC content).”
She also explained why young people tend to be more affected by these high levels of THC, and that the earlier they start, the more likely they are to develop a disorder.
“A person’s brain is still developing well into their twenties, and psychotic disorders typically develop in late adolescence. During brain formation, heavy cannabis use has been shown to have a negative effect on the formation of neural pathways.Although the vast majority of marijuana smokers never experience CIP, researchers have found that the earlier and harder a person begins to dab, the more likely they are to develop a CIP. disorder at some point (often years later) children when they are young (10-12 years old) and show hyper-vigilance in early adolescence, which we found much easier before the age 16, when they could drive 24/7. Keep talking and keep trying!
The harmful combination of a still forming mind, very potent THC products and high frequency of use = cannabis induced psychosis. Yes, that is a true diagnosis (or High THC Abuse – Severe). Repeated incidents of CIP can trigger schizophrenia or other mental illnesses, and even when the cannabis is withdrawn, the psychosis does not go away. That’s what happened to my handsome boy. When he died, the toxicology report showed he had NO medication in his system. He wasn’t depressed, neglected, drugged or unloved. He was psychotic, paranoid and delusional by the time he turned 19, and he refused the antipsychotic drugs he now needed, as he thought he was not sick (common with schizophrenia) .”
It’s so easy to think that marijuana use isn’t that bad, especially since some states have started legalizing the drug for recreational use and many people consider it “natural.” But the smooth, laid-back high that many people imagine with pot use is not the reality of many marijuana products or methods today. Parents need to be aware of the dangers cannabis-derived drugs pose to their children’s mental health and educate them as early as possible.
Stack has included the following links to articles and studies confirming what she has learned about today’s THC products. These are things we should all read and share, because this knowledge and awareness could literally save someone’s life.
Potent pot and vulnerable teens spark concern in first states to legalize marijuana – The Washington Post
The contribution of cannabis use to the variation in the incidence of psychotic disorders – The Lancet Journal
Stack explained that Johnny had been “dabbing” since he was 15 or 16. “Do you understand the difference between smoking pot (and some edibles) and dabbing high-THC wax, shatter, or butter?” she asked. “Most of my friends look at me blankly when I say those words and say, ‘I’ve never even heard of it.’ If you don’t know what cannabis extracts are and have children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews between the ages of 14 and 24, keep reading.”
“I’m NOT talking about those of you who are proponents of legal recreational marijuana for adults over 21 – it’s your life – do whatever you want,” Stack clarified. “I know people who are successfully taking it for specific medical purposes, so please don’t write comments in my article about my personal experience. I’m specifically talking about illegal use by children and young adults under 21, whose teenage brains are still You might be thinking, “Come on, Laura, it’s okay, it’s just weed. Pot is legal, so it must be safe.” Or ‘I potty-fed as a kid too, and look, it didn’t hurt me.’
Well, have you recently studied today’s pot, and personally seen its effects on your kids like me?”
Stack explained why today’s recreational cannabis is so different:
“First, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a crystalline compound that is the main active ingredient in cannabis that gives the ‘high’, is extracted from cannabis so that it is almost pure. THC is the main psychoactive constituent of cannabis. Next , a butane torch is used to heat the crystals (similar to beeswax) or oil in a “rig” (just google it), or a vaping device with an element heating called a dab pen can be used. Forget weed or papers.’ that were rolled in the 70s and 80s. The pot we grew up with (THC content of 10% or less) is HUGE different today’s high-strength extracts (often 80% or more THC content).”
She also explained why young people tend to be more affected by these high levels of THC, and that the earlier they start, the more likely they are to develop a disorder.
“A person’s brain is still developing well into their twenties, and psychotic disorders typically develop in late adolescence. During brain formation, heavy cannabis use has been shown to have a negative effect on the formation of neural pathways.Although the vast majority of marijuana smokers never experience CIP, researchers have found that the earlier and harder a person begins to dab, the more likely they are to develop a CIP. disorder at some point (often years later) children when they are young (10-12 years old) and show hyper-vigilance in early adolescence, which we found much easier before the age 16, when they could drive 24/7. Keep talking and keep trying!
The harmful combination of a still forming mind, very potent THC products and high frequency of use = cannabis induced psychosis. Yes, that is a true diagnosis (or High THC Abuse – Severe). Repeated incidents of CIP can trigger schizophrenia or other mental illnesses, and even when the cannabis is withdrawn, the psychosis does not go away. That’s what happened to my handsome boy. When he died, the toxicology report showed he had NO medication in his system. He wasn’t depressed, neglected, drugged or unloved. He was psychotic, paranoid and delusional by the time he turned 19, and he refused the antipsychotic drugs he now needed, as he thought he was not sick (common with schizophrenia) .”
It’s so easy to think that marijuana use isn’t that bad, especially since some states have started legalizing the drug for recreational use and many people consider it “natural.” But the smooth, laid-back high that many people imagine with pot use is not the reality of many marijuana products or methods today. Parents need to be aware of the dangers cannabis-derived drugs pose to their children’s mental health and educate them as early as possible.
Stack has included the following links to articles and studies confirming what she has learned about today’s THC products. These are things we should all read and share, because this knowledge and awareness could literally save someone’s life.
Potent pot and vulnerable teens spark concern in first states to legalize marijuana – The Washington Post
The contribution of cannabis use to the variation in the incidence of psychotic disorders – The Lancet Journal
Association of cannabis use in adolescence and the risk of depression, anxiety and suicidality in young adults – Journal of the American Medical Association
Dabs, Wax, Vaping Weed, Edibles and the Real Impact of High-THC Products: What Parents Need to Know – Resources to collect
How Marijuana May Damage Teenage Brains in a Study Using Genetically Vulnerable Mice John Hopkins
Significant link between cannabis use and onset of symptoms of mania – Daily Science
Cannabis-induced psychosis: a review – Psychiatric time
Summary of the Literature on Marijuana and Psychosis – strong moms
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