Episode #57 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Sir Robin Murray and Cannabis Induced Schizophrenia
What is the relationship of cannabis/ marijuana with psychosis and schizophrenia? Learn from the father of schizophrenia research, Professor Sir Robin Murray. Sir Robin Murray, FMedSci FRS Professor Sir Robin Murray is a Professor of Psychiatric Research at the Institute of Psychiatry (IoP), King’s College London and a Fellow of the Royal Society. He is […]
Episode # 58 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Libby Study and High Potency THC
High potency THC is associated with psychosis and schizophrenia. Why are we not following the science? Elizabeth ‘Libby’ Stuyt, MD Dr. Stuyt is a board-certified Addiction Psychiatrist and has worked in the addiction/behavioral health field since 1990. She was the Medical Director for the Circle Program, a 90-day inpatient treatment program, funded by the state […]
Episode #60 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Heidi Swan and A Night In Jail, Homeless-Psychosis-and Schizophrenia
Psychosis. A Night In Jail is inspired by Heidi’s brother’s true life story of homelessness, drug addiction, and schizophrenia. He went to jail 18 times. Heidi talks with Dr. Lev about psychosis. Heidi Anderson-Swan is the co-author of A Night In Jail. Adapted as a novella, film and play, this gritty Young Adult fictional story […]
Episode #75 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Laura Stack and protecting youth from marijuana
Preventing youth from using marijuana is key in preventing drug addiction and psychosis. Laura Stack has practical and life saving advice for parents and those interested in drug prevention. Do you have a code word with your kids? The code means come get me wherever I am, no questions asked. Laura Stack is Johnny Stack’s […]
Episode # 77 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Marta DiForte on Cannabis Induced Psychosis
Dr. Di Forte is world renowned expert in cannabis induced psychosis research and risk factors for schizophrenia. Dr Marta Di Forti is a Clinical Reader in Psychosis Research at the Dept of Social, Developmental and Genetic Research, Institute of Psychiatry, and Honorary Consultant Adult Psychiatrist, Lambeth EI Community team, South London and Maudsley NHS foundation […]
Episode # 83 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with California Cannabis Victims
This is a special episode of High Truths featuring the voices of California Cannabis Victims. These are parents who’s children died because of cannabis addiction. They brave the cruelty of people who bully them, judge them, and hit them when they are down. They risk attacks in order to spare other parents from similar tragedy. […]
Episode #108 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. David Baranger on Mental Health Burden with Prenatal Cannabis Use
A recent publication in JAMA Pediatrics shows that mental health burdens are associated with prenatal cannabis exposure that persists from childhood to early adolescence. These are results from the Longitudinal ABCD (Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development) study. David Baranger, PhD I am a Neuroscientist and Postdoc at Washington University in St. Louis. My primary interest is […]
Episode #156 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Joe Dokes and Harms of Pot
The harms of Pot. Jeff was Army veteran, paratrooper, law enforcement profressonal and avid surfer. He developed chronic pain after injured from a collision in pursuit of a drunk driver. He was convinced to try “natural alternatives” to opioids and used weed. He did not expect the hallucinations and psychosis that is associated with high […]
Episode # 163 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Heidi Swan and Christy Brown on Marijuana Murder
Can Marijuana cause Murder? In a landmark case, Bryn Spejcher was convicted of involuntary manslaughter after stabbing her boyfriend Chad O’Meila 108 times. Heidi Swan and Dr. Christy Brown attended the trial and share their observations and perspective. Should Bryn be in jail? Is marijuana induced psychosis a get out of jail card for murder? […]
Episode #171 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Kristen Gilliland and Neuroplasticity
The brain in neuroplastic – it can be directed towards great achievement as well as disorders. Marijuana can cause synaptic reprogramming of the brain. Learn more from Dr. Kristen Gilliland who is a scientist who watched her own son’s synaptic programming that resulted in cannabis use disorder, and tragic death. She is now dedicated to […]
197. Cannabis Psychosis Risk Factor x 11 | Dr. Andre Mc Donald
In a study of 11,363 individuals with no psychotic disorder, cannabis use increased the risk of psychosis by 11 fold for ages 12 – 19. I spoke with master behind the research. André McDonald, PhD, MPH, is an epidemiologist and postdoctoral fellow at McMaster University’s Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research and Michael G. DeGroote Centre for […]
Dangers of Marijuana: How high-potency weed & oil can damage the teenage brain
ABC 10 Jim Avila, Investigative Reporter, January 24, 202 SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Marijuana is not what it used to be. The legal retailers are making power-packed versions of THC oils, gummies and even sodas that doctors say they are now finding are highly addictive and causing actual brain damage in teenagers and young adults. […]
