Episode 38: Marijuana: Substance Use and Mental Health Fact vs. FictionEpisode 38: Marijuana: Substance Use and Mental Health Fact vs. Fiction
Prevent This!
Matthew Quinn busts myths about marijuana's impact on teens, focusing on mental health risks and the importance of healthy coping skills.
1:29:57•13 Apr 2022
Marijuana and Teens: Separating Facts from Myths
“Regular use is going to impact them in some way. Substance use at those young ages really has the ability or opportunity to hijack the reward system or hijack what I call the hierarchy of needs.”
Are you worried about the growing acceptance of marijuana and what it means for your kids? This episode of 'Prevent This!' takes a hard look at the misconceptions surrounding marijuana use, especially among teenagers. Matthew Quinn, a seasoned expert from Rosecrance Health Network, unpacks why marijuana is particularly harmful to the developing brains of teens. He explains how it can increase the risk of more severe substance use problems and even lead to withdrawal symptoms, a fact often overlooked.
With marijuana becoming legal in more places, many families mistakenly believe it's safe for their teens. But as this episode reveals, that's far from the truth. The discussion dives into how marijuana can affect mental health, potentially leading to conditions like psychosis in young people. Quinn also touches on the broader impacts of legalization and why healthy coping skills are crucial for managing substance use.
If you're a parent, educator, or simply concerned about youth and substance abuse, this episode offers essential insights you won't want to miss.
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