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Marijuana today is not the marijuana of the 1970s.

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Avery discusses how dramatically cannabis potency has increased over the decades — and what that means for mental health.

Where marijuana-induced psychosis was once rare, clinicians are now seeing more cases of:

• Cannabis-induced psychosis
• Manic symptoms
• Severe depressive episodes
• Substance-triggered mental health crises

High-potency products, new methods of consumption, and more frequent use may be contributing to these changes.

While marijuana may unmask underlying vulnerabilities in some people, emerging clinical experience suggests that increased potency itself may also play a role.

This is not about fear-mongering. It’s about understanding how the landscape has shifted — and what that means for families, young people, and mental health professionals.

We also discuss how other potent substances, like methamphetamine and cocaine, can produce similar psychiatric effects.

If you care about youth mental health, substance use, or supporting a loved one, this is an important conversation.