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

Daniel E. Buffington PharmD, MBA, Clinical Pharmacology Services, Inc & American Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences discusses with Bryn Spejcher and the Every Brain Matters community how he concluded Bryn experiences cannabis-induced psychosis the night she took her friends life and almost took her life.  Dr, Buffington has over 35 years of experience as an expert witness in health care law...

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 re...

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 co...

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, pleas...

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 an...

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. Cannab...

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...

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 Kevin "Ras" Rasmussen describe his relationship with Bryn, his opinions of the trial, and how he learned about cannabis-induced psychosis. Listen to Heidi A. Swan and Dr. Christy...

This is the only podcast where the guests are attending the entire trial. 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 Heidi A. Swan and Dr. Christy Brown, the only podcasters and advocates who attended the trial, describe the details...

This is the only podcast where the guests are attending the entire trial. 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 Heidi A. Swan and Dr. Christy Brown, the only podcasters and advocates who attended the trial, describe the details...

This is the only podcast where the guests are attending the entire trial. 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 Heidi A. Swan and Dr. Christy Brown, the only podcasters and advocates who attended the trial, describe the details...

A mother describes how her teenage son became addicted and psychotic from "industrialized marijuana" which are products approved by the federal government through the 2018 Farm bill and products that are approved from state's like California and Colorado. The expansion of marijuana and other drugs has overwhelmed our communities and become a regular part of our culture. This new age...

A father describes how he thought the legalization of marijuana was a good thing until he learned about concentrated THC products designed to attract young users like his son, who developed cannabis-induced psychosis. The expansion of marijuana and other drugs has overwhelmed our communities and become a regular part of our culture. This new age of industrialized THC allows predatory practices and...

Parents share how their son became addicted and psychotic from THC products derived from Hemp that were federally legalized through the 2018 Farm Bill. These products are dangerous; youth can buy them in gas stations, smoke shops, Dollar stores, and online stores. Learn more about THC Hemp products (Delta-9, Delta-10, etc.) Learn more about cannabis-induced psychosis . Join Every Brain Matters. Pl...

Michael was hesitant to use marijuana, but friends pressured him, so he decided to use it.  Then he had a horrible reaction and described experiencing symptoms of cannabis-induced psychosis.  Please listen and help us raise awareness. Join us at Every Brain Matters: https://everybrainmatters.org/join/ More resources for families: https://everybrainmatters.org/cannabi... Donate to support more cont...

The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp products, which legalized CBD. The Hemp industry is converting CBD to variants of THC, like Delta-8 and THC-O.  These products are being sold in Gas Stations, Dollar Stores, and Smoke Shops across the nation. They are dangerous, addictive, and just like the THC in the cannabis/marijuana plant they can cause episodes of psychosis and increase the risk for suicide....

Michelle Leopold describes how she thought she would teach Trevor about the world, but now instead she is teaching the world about Trevor.  Trevor was diagnosed with serve cannabis use disorder and then died from 1 fentanyl pill at the age of 18. Read more about Trevor here . Join Every Brain Matters. Donate to Every Brain Matters. Is Legal Marijuana Making the Opioid Epidemic Worse? One Pill Can...

Molly is a young adult who lives in Colorado. She became sick from her neighbor's secondhand marijuana smoke.  The apartment management wouldn't protect her or enforce the no-smoking policy.  Join the Every Brain Matters community of support, advocacy, and science as we call for a cultural change with the widespread use of the EBM merchandise that unites us and promotes optimal brain and...

They didn't know their son was using marijuana until just a few hours before his death.   Listen as these parents plea to the public to get educated on the true effects of marijuana use and for states to actually test for marijuana in toxicology reports. The police reported a very strong order of marijuana in their son's car after he died, but these parents had to repeal the results of t...

Adam shares his experience, strength, and hope while experiencing cannabis-induced psychosis. When he started using marijuana, he thought it was normal because kids do it all the time. Cannabis/marijuana psychosis symptoms are paranoid delusions, suspiciousness, and a sense of grandiosity. Other potential symptoms include hallucinations, dissociation or a feeling of detachment and unreality, disor...

Shari Howard McMinn shares her story of tragedy, inspiration, and hope. Colorado's Marijuana, drug cartel, and teenagers lead to her daughter's addiction and murder.   Learn more about Shari and find her books at these links.  https://sharimcminn.com/ DEATH, WHERE IS THY STING? RECOVERY OF THE LOSS OF OUR LOVED ONES AND PREPARATION FOR OUR OWN FINAL DAYS https://sharimcminn.com/death-whe...

Shari Howard McMinn shares her story of tragedy, inspiration, and hope. Colorado's Marijuana, drug cartel, and immigrant teenagers lead to her daughter's addiction and murder.   Learn more about Shari and find her books at these links.  https://sharimcminn.com/ DEATH, WHERE IS THY STING? RECOVERY OF THE LOSS OF OUR LOVED ONES AND PREPARATION FOR OUR OWN FINAL DAYS https://sharimcminn.com...

Another exclusive Every Brain Matters podcast with Gabriel Mondragon. Listen to this powerful testimony of survival. Gabe figured out marijuana was the cause of his mental illness. Now he is looking for a marijuana smoke-free community to live in because when he is exposed to 2nd hand marijuana smoke it can trigger another psychotic episode. Join Us at https://everybrainmatters.org/join/ Become a...

Corine Gasper shares how she didn't know about the dangers of marijuana until she lost her daughter to a medical marijuana-impaired driver.   Corinne is director of Jennifer's Messengers , an organization to educate about the dangers of marijuana-drugged driving and to honor her daughter and other people killed by marijuana-impaired driving. Please join Every Brain Matters to support Jen...

Corinne Gasper's daughter was killed by a medical marijuana-impaired driver, listen to this important podcast with  Marilyn A. Huestis, Ph. D. Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Cannabinoid Pharmacotherapies Expertise, as they discuss the science of marijuana-impaired driving.  Professor Dr. (h.c.) Marilyn A. Huestis recently retired as Chief, Chemistry and Drug Metabolism, National Instit...