"It's Just Pot - What's The Problem?" - The Every Brain Matters Podcast

Aubree Adams
"It's Just Pot - What's The Problem?" - The Every Brain Matters Podcast

EVERY BRAIN MATTERS is a non-profit community developed by families negatively impacted by industrialized marijuana.  We reject the false narrative that marijuana is a harmless expression of personal freedom. Based on scientific evidence and personal stories, our position is that marijuana is a dangerous and addictive drug, and like all drugs of abuse, it can and is destroying lives.   Join us! We’re finding freedom from marijuana and the drug crisis.  *The words marijuana and cannabis are being used interchangeably. We provide family recovery resources, including support meetings, to help prevent, manage, or recover from a loved one’s harmful cannabis use.We advocate to protect communities from the predatory practices of the cannabis industry and stop harmful drug policies.We are a trusted educational resource driven by science and lived experience. Please help us get this poster in every school.

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  1. Shocked To Learn About Cannabis Psychosis, Bryn’s Friend, Amy - Part 5

    EPISODE 1

    Shocked To Learn About Cannabis Psychosis, Bryn’s Friend, Amy - Part 5

    On May 28, 2018, in Thousand Oaks, California, Chad O'Melia and Bryn Spejcher were smoking marijuana out of a bong. Bryn became acutely psychotic and stabbed Chad over 100 times, ending his life. Listen to Amy describe her relationship with Bryn, her opinions of the trial, and how she learned about cannabis-induced psychosis. Listen to Heidi A. Swan and Dr. Christy Brown, the only podcasters and advocates who attended the trial, describe the details of this case. Press release: Woman Convicte...

    1 hr
  2. Marijuana Poisoning Was Killing Our Son -Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)

    EPISODE 2

    Marijuana Poisoning Was Killing Our Son -Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)

    Listen to Sergio and Gladys Longoria describe how marijuana was killing their son. Today's more potent industrialized marijuana products are toxic and poisoning consumers. The endocannabinoid system (ECS) system is becoming overloaded with the chemicals or cannabinoids from the marijuana plant, including CBD and THC, resulting in a syndrome called CHS, Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome. Cannabinoid = chemicals from the marijuana plantHyperemesis = increased vomiting or excessive vomitingSyndro...

    1h 18m
  3. The Sentencing - Cannabis Psychosis to Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter -Part 6

    EPISODE 3

    The Sentencing - Cannabis Psychosis to Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter -Part 6

    May 28, 2018, in Thousand Oaks, California, Chad O'Melia and Bryn Spejcher were smoking marijuana out of a bong. Bryn became acutely psychotic and stabbed Chad over 100 times, ending his life. Listen to Amy describe her relationship with Bryn, her opinions of the trial, and how she learned about cannabis-induced psychosis. Listen to Heidi A. Swan and Dr. Christy Brown, the only podcasters and advocates who attended the trial, describe the details of this case. Press release: Woman C...

    1h 27m
  4. Delta-8, Cardiac Arrest, Psychosis

    EPISODE 4

    Delta-8, Cardiac Arrest, Psychosis

    At 18, using Delta-8 only once instantly changed our son's entire life. He was rushed to the hospital because Delta-8 put him in cardiac arrest. The paramedics thought he was going to die. In the ER, after the medical stabilized him, he was delusional and hallucinating. //everybrainmatters.org/2024/05/07/delta-8-took-my-sons-freedom/To help ban these products and protect our families, please send this letter to your legislators. https://everybrainmatters.org/protect-families-from-th...

    56 min
  5. Church Shooting - Cannabis Induced Mental Illness

    EPISODE 5

    Church Shooting - Cannabis Induced Mental Illness

    On May 5, 2024, Pastor Glenn Germany was preaching at his church, Jesus Dwelling Place, when I young man approached him, pointed a gun at his head and pulled the trigger. The bullet became logged in the gun and Pastor Glenn was able to duck behind a stand. This young man was then restrained by church members and Pastor Glenn while they waited for the police to arrive. Pastor Glenn describes his conversations with this young man admits the voices in her head told him to kill Pastor Glenn that ...

    57 min
  6. Cannabis Psychosis to Violence - Bob Schwartz and Bryn Spejcher

    EPISODE 6

    Cannabis Psychosis to Violence - Bob Schwartz and Bryn Spejcher

    One evening in Thousand Oaks, California, life took a tragic turn after Bryn started her career as a Doctor of Audiology at UCLA. Bryn experimented with cannabis, unaware of its potential dangers. Unbeknownst to her, she inhaled a large hit of highly potent THC, which triggered a rapid descent into psychosis. In her altered state, her perception of reality was severely distorted, leading her to react to intense hallucinations. In a frantic attempt of fear, Bryn grabbed a kitchen knife, result...

    1h 5m
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EVERY BRAIN MATTERS is a non-profit community developed by families negatively impacted by industrialized marijuana.  We reject the false narrative that marijuana is a harmless expression of personal freedom. Based on scientific evidence and personal stories, our position is that marijuana is a dangerous and addictive drug, and like all drugs of abuse, it can and is destroying lives.   Join us! We’re finding freedom from marijuana and the drug crisis.  *The words marijuana and cannabis are being used interchangeably. We provide family recovery resources, including support meetings, to help prevent, manage, or recover from a loved one’s harmful cannabis use.We advocate to protect communities from the predatory practices of the cannabis industry and stop harmful drug policies.We are a trusted educational resource driven by science and lived experience. Please help us get this poster in every school.

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