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EBM Official Nonprofit for Bryn Spejcher to Fulfill Community Service Hours
Heidi has worked with Every Brain Matters (EBM) since 2023 as an independent contractor. When the cannabis-induced psychosis involuntary manslaughter trial for Bryn Spejcher was scheduled in late 2023, Heidi requested that she cover one or two days of it for EBM. The trial was gripping. It starkly reveals the misinformation about the risks of…
Great Response from Stanford Medicine’s REACH Lab 2024
The picture above is one of my slides from my presentation for the 2024 Stanford Medicine’s REACH Lab 5th Annual Virtual Teaching Cannabis Awareness & Prevention Conference. This year, I spoke with Dr. Christy Brown. Dr. Brown and I attended the People vs Bryn Spejcher cannabis-induced psychosis involuntary manslaughter trial. In our presentation, I discussed the trial and…
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction: The Bryn Spejcher Trial
We hear marijuana is a wellness product. It’s a plant, so there’s no need to put warning labels on it. But when something goes horrifically wrong, fingers are pointed and it’s said, “You should have known it could cause psychosis and violence!” What? Listen to this high-level discussion on High Truths with me and Dr.…
60-second Video On California Insider Show!
It’s so great to see this short video with me was kept, even as California Insider changed its name to California Insider Show. The video describes the increase in THC potency and addiction. The short video was taken from a longer interview with California Insider in May 2023. To see that interview go here: Epoch…
Speaking For Stanford Medicine’s Reach Lab 2024
I am so grateful to say I will be presenting for Stanford REACH Lab again this year. I will be speaking with my friend, Dr. Christy Brown. We will discuss the Cannabis-Induced Psychosis -Bryn Spejcher Involuntary Manslaughter trial. We’ll show how public health professionals can educate their communities to protect them from the harms of THC. Christy…
Historic Cannabis-Induced Psychosis Involuntary Manslaughter Trial
Bryn Spejcher was recently found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. Experts from both the prosecution and defense determined she was in acute psychosis from her use of THC. While psychotic she killed her date, Chad O’Melia, who gave her the drug. The jury decided she should have known THC could make her psychotic & violent. I…
My Statement Aired on 3 California TV Networks!
(I was in a press conference against SB58 to legalize psychedelics) There was a press conference to urge Governor Gavin Newsom to veto a bill that would legalize psychedelics in California. Frank Lee, a powerhouse leader against drugs, asked me at the last minute to speak on behalf of my good friends from Moms Strong. I am…
Presentation for Rotary in Fairfield-Suisun
Pictured above is my good friend and fellow advocate in drug prevention, Bart Bright. He’s holding A Night In Jail. Bart kindly introduced me to the new Rotary Club he joined in California. It’s the Fairfield Suisun chapter. When the meeting began, they spoke about their work to help people living without shelter in their community.…
Two Appearances with The Glazov Gang!
Jamie Glazov reached out to me to appear on his lively and interesting show, The Glazov Gang. We had an hour-long talk. It is one of my all-time favorite interviews. One of the things I bring up is that the NCAA is considering taking marijuana off the banned substances list. This will give young athletes the…
A NIGHT IN JAIL A SHORT FILM has been made an Official Selection at the Hollyshorts Film Festival. This festival is held at the famous TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood. We are thrilled! Thank you Hollyshorts!