What happens when a single decision turns a family's life upside down? Get to know Kelly and Travis from Georgia as they recount their once vibrant and hopeful lives before a Delta-8 product changed everything. Their son, filled with excitement for his senior year and the thrill of becoming a new uncle, unknowingly consumed a dangerous substance that left him with severe brain damage. Kelly and Travis share their emotional journey, emphasizing the urgent need for policy changes.
Discover the painful aftermath of Delta-8's devastating impact on their son and their family's daily struggles to adapt to a new normal. Kelly opens up about the ethical and legal challenges that made this harmful product accessible, highlighting an urgent call for action to protect public health. Their story underscores the importance of understanding the dangerous loopholes in current regulations and the dire need for better medical diagnoses and treatments for affected individuals.
Join us as we follow Kelly and Travis through their evolving journey of advocacy and support. From connecting with the Parent Action Network to raising awareness about the unpredictable dangers of unregulated THC products, their story is a powerful reminder of the true cost of misinformation. Hear about upcoming events aimed at addressing broader impacts and gain insights from former Congressman Patrick Kennedy’s new book on mental health courage. Kelly and Travis's bravery and dedication to making a difference offer a beacon of hope amidst their ongoing challenges.
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08/28/24 • 48 min
Fortitude: Turning Tragedy into Action - How Delta-8 Shattered a Teen's Future
Transcript
Greetings . I'm Chrissy Groenwegen , director of the Parent Action Network , the grassroots division of Smart Approaches to Marijuana , dedicated to amplifying the voices of families whose lives have been devastated by the harmful effects of marijuana . Thank you for joining me for another episode of Fortitude . I gave this podcast that title because fortitude means showing courage in the
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