Every Brain Matters

06/05/2026

🕊️ The Every Brain Matters Memorial was created as a place of remembrance for individuals whose lives were lost due to the effects of ma*****na. It honors their memories, acknowledges the deep grief their loved ones carry, and raises awareness of the very real harms that can occur. 💔
🔗 https://everybrainmatters.org/.../ma*****na-deaths-memorial/

Today, we hold the family of Charles Aubrey Rogers close in our hearts as we remember and honor his life. 💕

In the midst of unimaginable loss, Charles’ mother, Anne Moss Rogers, transformed her grief into purpose. Following the loss of her son, she dedicated her life to mental health awareness, su***de prevention, resilience, and emotional wellness education. Through her work, she helps people build emotional muscle and create cultures of wellness, hope, and connection. AnneMoss is a nationally recognized mental health and su***de prevention speaker based in Richmond, Virginia, who uses her story to educate, inspire, and help save lives.

Her advocacy is rooted not in judgment, but in profound love, compassion, and a desire to spare other families from similar heartbreak. By sharing Charles’ story, she continues to foster understanding, reduce stigma, and encourage meaningful conversations about mental health. ❤️‍🩹

We invite you to take a moment to learn more about AnneMoss and Charles’ story:
🔗 https://mentalhealthawarenesseducation.com/
🔗 https://annemoss.com/charles-aubrey-rogers/

Sharing the story of someone you love takes incredible courage. These stories create connection, foster understanding, and may help prevent other families from experiencing similar pain. If you have lost someone due to the effects of ma*****na, we warmly invite you to honor them by sharing their story when and if you feel ready. Please email us at [email protected].

*****na

06/04/2026

It's Just W**d. What's The Harm?

Explore our educational poster board highlighting the short-term and long-term effects of THC on brain development, mental health, cognition, and overall well-being. Understanding the science empowers us to make better decisions for ourselves, our families, and our communities.

Learn more: https://everybrainmatters.org/ma*****na-thc-effects/

06/02/2026

📚 New research found that adolescent cannabis use is associated with significantly higher odds of poor mental health and su***de attempts among young adults. The findings highlight the importance of prevention, early intervention, and informed conversations about youth cannabis use. 🌱🧠

06/01/2026

When a loved one is struggling with substance use, finding help can feel overwhelming. You're not alone.

This resource, written by Rachel Gutow-Ellis, CPC, and Dr. Crystal Collier, PhD, LPC-S, breaks the process into practical, manageable steps—from getting an accurate diagnosis to finding family support and choosing the right level of care.

📖 Read the article:
https://everybrainmatters.org/2022/06/06/how-to-find-a-treatment-program/

💚 Explore all Every Brain Matters Family Recovery Resources:
https://everybrainmatters.org/cannabis-harms-support-recovery-families/

06/01/2026

Kobi shares his journey through cannabis-induced psychosis and the difficult realization that healing meant letting go of cannabis.

Here's a link to Kobi's recovery story: https://youtu.be/HGHA5stfvLo?si=Gb1r5lw3YDqS6ykP

Here's a link to our Family Recovery Resources: https://everybrainmatters.org/cannabis-harms-support-recovery-families/

05/31/2026

05/29/2026

Cannabis exposure is an increasingly overlooked danger for pets as ma*****na products become more accessible, commercially available, and highly potent.
According to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, more than 6,200 ma*****na toxicity cases involving pets were reported in 2021, increasing to over 6,300 cases by 2024. While most exposures are not fatal, one study documented 16 cannabis-related pet deaths, many involving ma*****na edibles.

🐾 Dogs are especially vulnerable, often ingesting edibles or cannabis products left within reach. Because pets are far more sensitive to THC than humans, even small amounts can lead to serious symptoms, including disorientation, vomiting, loss of coordination, tremors, seizures, and, in severe cases, coma.

Although many animals recover with prompt veterinary care, the continued rise in ma*****na-related poisonings highlights the urgent need for greater public awareness and prevention to help avoid these entirely preventable exposures.

🐾 Read Dixie’s story below and share it with your community to help protect pets and raise awareness about the dangers of cannabis exposure.
https://everybrainmatters.org/2026/05/05/cannabis-toxicity-in-pets-a-growing-and-overlooked-risk/

05/29/2026

Proponents say the drug can help with sleep and pain, but there’s little research surrounding potential long-term effects of daily use.