Episode 7: All Things Marijuana: Everything Parents Need to Know
Today’s episode is about all things related to marijuana, cannabis, THC, CBD, and everything in between. We are talking with Gretchen Hagenbuch, M.Ed., CPS, from Caron Treatment Centers and just a few (of the many) topics we cover include: youth trends of use, the link between marijuana use and mental health, how a parent can approach talking about their own experiences (or lack thereof) with substances, and how marijuana is unique in its ability to “lower the bar and make that lowered bar perfectly acceptable”. This episode is packed with helpful information and how-tos that every parent needs to hear to help navigate the ever-changing landscape of marijuana. Join us!
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Things we mentioned during our conversation:
Selena (also from Caron) did an interview with about all things vaping
We mention PAYS data and DASD marijuana and vaping use (pgs. 14-17)
Gretchen talks about Delta-8 and its risks; learn more about its risks here and here
Delta-8 is currently sold similar to dangerous substances K2 and Spice.
We talked about how marijuana can make anxiety worse and negatively affect mental health.
We talked about arrested development, which adolescents are at risk for when using substances and/or developing dependency on a substance.
Chrissie mentioned Jessica Lahey’s book The Addiction Inoculation when talking about your own use/non-use history and making sure not to glamorize the experience.
Gretchen talked about Caron’s Blog
Caron is an internationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to addiction and behavioral healthcare treatment, research, prevention, and addiction medicine education. Learn more about Caron here: www.caron.org
Caron’s free digital education and prevention classes on their website
Caron has a free marijuana and vaping trends and prevention course
Follow Caron on:
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Sign up for CTC’s First Annual Snowball Shuffle Family 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk
CTC’s Parent Resource Page with Marijuana Resources
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