Supporting Kids Through Marijuana Addiction: Insights from Fred Muench
Episode Overview
High-potency THC products are causing significant mental health issues in youth. Clear 30 app helps individuals take a break from marijuana. Understanding marijuana withdrawal symptoms is crucial for supporting recovery. Parents can support their children by suggesting a break from marijuana in a non-judgmental way. Digital interventions and peer support play a vital role in addiction recovery.
What do you think about when there's something that's so powerful that you've decided to take a break and you can't do it?
In this episode of Hopestream, host Brenda Zane sits down with Fred Muench, Ph.D., to discuss the rising concern of marijuana addiction among young people and how technology, psychology, and community support can help. Fred, a licensed clinical psychologist and former president of the Partnership to End Addiction, shares his insights on the alarming increase in high-potency THC product use among adolescents and young adults.
He introduces Clear 30, an innovative app designed to help individuals take a break from marijuana. Fred explains the withdrawal symptoms associated with marijuana and offers practical advice for parents on how to support their children in a non-judgmental way. The conversation is packed with valuable information, including the importance of digital interventions and peer support in addiction recovery.
Whether you're a parent worried about your child's substance use or someone looking to understand the impact of marijuana addiction, this episode provides a wealth of knowledge and actionable tips. Tune in to learn how you can make a positive difference in your loved one's life.