#182 - Marijuana is NOT Harmless and Here's Why The Addiction Connection Podcast

Conversation between Jim and Mark about a fuller understanding of the harms and impacts of marijuana use and the hope and peace that can come from a totally transformed life after addiction.

1 Corinthians 10:23

Proverbs 31:6-7



3:48 Dr. Shaw quotes the World News Group article, "Marijuana on the Ballot" by Addie Offerings can be found:

https://wng.org/roundups/marijuana-on-the-ballot-1668027897

5:55 "This ain't your mama's marijuana," is referring to the article The dangerous side effects of THC" by Bonnie Pritchett at World News Group which is found at:

https://wng.org/podcasts/the-dangerous-side-effects-of-thc-1659589171

11:22 Dr. Shaw refers to the Wall Street Journal article, "Cannabis and the Violent Crime Surge," by Allysia Finley, which can be found:

https://www.wsj.com/articles/cannabis-and-the-violent-crime-surge-marijuana-pot-use-thc-shootings-psychosis-mental-11654540197

15:41 Drug enforcement, homelessness, fentanyl, and meth addiction

17:26 What is the hope for the underlying spiritual heart issue with all addictions?

25:02 Use of psychedelics in Mexico as people search for things that only God can give

26:45 Dr. Shaw quotes the significantly increased risk of schizophrenia with marijuana usage article published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology (January 2022) can be found:

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jclp.23312