Just found out my 16 yr old is vaping cannabis. What now?

[Anonymous]

What year is it??

Alcohol is the most addictive, destructive drug out there in mass use (heroin and meth are obviously terrible but illegal and not socially acceptable). Fortunately for people with anxiety and chronic pain, marijuana is becoming legalized and more socially acceptable.

Who is responding on here? Pot is not a big deal and may be healthier than the meds he is on from the doctor.

Have people been living under a rock? It’s not very addictive and it works.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What year is it??

Alcohol is the most addictive, destructive drug out there in mass use (heroin and meth are obviously terrible but illegal and not socially acceptable). Fortunately for people with anxiety and chronic pain, marijuana is becoming legalized and more socially acceptable.

Who is responding on here? Pot is not a big deal and may be healthier than the meds he is on from the doctor.

Have people been living under a rock? It’s not very addictive and it works.

Whether it works or not, you are delusional if you don't think it's addictive. Not to mention that there are additives in the vape cartridges that are poison according to the American Lung Association. If your kid has anxiety, get him help for his anxiety. All of you out here touting how wonderful, healthy, and SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE weed is have never seen someone destroy their life with it.

[Anonymous]

Weed can be addictive precisely because anything that helps you deal with anxiety can be addictive,.including alcohol and sugar. I know from experience.

The best thing you can do is get him off the vape, and onto something else less harmful while you figure out how to deal with the anxiety.

Smoking weed is less harmful than vaping, cbd oil / gummies are legal and less harmful (and less strong) than smoking.
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[Anonymous]

I would be concerned about what is in the vape. I get mine from a pharmacy. It's carefully controlled. It doesn't contain the dangerous additives that have caused so much lung damage. I still don't like using it. But for panic attacks, it' the fastest way to get it into my system. The drops are the safer option. I just put a dropperful in my tea. It works great for anxiety and or chronic pain.

[Anonymous]

Where do you buy gummies/CBD oil and how do you know what to get?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Where do you buy gummies/CBD oil and how do you know what to get?

Do you mean THC gummies or CBD ones? CBD is legal. You can just buy it in a store or online. THC is legal some places (although not federally). CBD doesn't do much and is kind of a placebo IMHO.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What year is it??

Alcohol is the most addictive, destructive drug out there in mass use (heroin and meth are obviously terrible but illegal and not socially acceptable). Fortunately for people with anxiety and chronic pain, marijuana is becoming legalized and more socially acceptable.

Who is responding on here? Pot is not a big deal and may be healthier than the meds he is on from the doctor.

Have people been living under a rock? It’s not very addictive and it works.

Whether it works or not, you are delusional if you don't think it's addictive. Not to mention that there are additives in the vape cartridges that are poison according to the American Lung Association. If your kid has anxiety, get him help for his anxiety. All of you out here touting how wonderful, healthy, and SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE weed is have never seen someone destroy their life with it.

What do you mean by help? Xanax? Not an improvement.

[Anonymous]

OP here. He finally admitted (after I found more pot he was smoking) that he bought it from someone on Snapchat. Parenting a teen is definitely not for the faint of heart.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He told me it gets rid of his anxiety and he isn't addicted (doubtful). He takes medication for ADHD and he says he hates the way it makes him feel. Okay. He said vaping makes his anxiety go away and helps him sleep. What do I do now? I told him we can talk to the doctor about his ADHD medication. I can't figure out where he is getting this from. He says he found it but I know that isn't true. He has a part-time job so he makes some money but we don't live anywhere near where he could buy it. He can't drive. He hasn't seen any friends in a while so I'm stumped.

Get his anxiety treated. I work in a state with legal MJ and because of inadequate mental health care seemingly the entire state is self-medicating with MJ.

[Anonymous]

Marijuana is bad for the teen brain. Can lead to harder drugs and schizophrenia.

Vaping is bad for the lungs.

Ignore these people saying it is fine.

[Anonymous]

OP here. We have an appointment next week with the doctor. My son is either sleeping or at work most of the time but it's at night when he can't sleep that he was smoking. Another pediatrician in the practice recommended some melatonin for insomnia. Of all of the weeks for his doctor to be on vacation! I have never called his pediatrician in the last 16 years other than regular check-ups until now. I am mostly worried that he has no idea what's in the weed he is buying. I have no idea what's in the e-liquid he bought. It could be anything. I'm hoping the pediatrician can offer some help with insomnia and anxiety. He describes the anxiety as racing thoughts. That's the ADHD that he hasn't had to experience because he was taking medicine for it. He doesn't like the feeling of being off the meds but he doesn't like the feeling of being on them either.

[Anonymous]

If your son needs treatment for anxiety, ADHD and insomnia, I’d be surprised if your pediatrician will prescribe medication. With that level of complexity, you will likely her referred to a psychiatrist. If I were you, I’d be looking for one now.

Children’s has a sleep clinic for kids who have insomnia. They work with kids on sleep training. It’s fun out of the psychology department.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If your son needs treatment for anxiety, ADHD and insomnia, I’d be surprised if your pediatrician will prescribe medication. With that level of complexity, you will likely her referred to a psychiatrist. If I were you, I’d be looking for one now.

Children’s has a sleep clinic for kids who have insomnia. They work with kids on sleep training. It’s fun out of the psychology department.

I assume he will refer us to someone else.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What year is it??

Alcohol is the most addictive, destructive drug out there in mass use (heroin and meth are obviously terrible but illegal and not socially acceptable). Fortunately for people with anxiety and chronic pain, marijuana is becoming legalized and more socially acceptable.

Who is responding on here? Pot is not a big deal and may be healthier than the meds he is on from the doctor.

Have people been living under a rock? It’s not very addictive and it works.

Many people (apparently not you!) are familiar with the research regarding psychosis and adolescents. Google before spouting nonsense, ffs. Totally separate issue than use by adults.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If your son needs treatment for anxiety, ADHD and insomnia, I’d be surprised if your pediatrician will prescribe medication. With that level of complexity, you will likely her referred to a psychiatrist. If I were you, I’d be looking for one now.

Children’s has a sleep clinic for kids who have insomnia. They work with kids on sleep training. It’s fun out of the psychology department.

I assume he will refer us to someone else.

As a parent of a child with mental health issues, just to give you a reality check. You won’t get referrals. You will need to find someone on your own. Might as well get on a waiting list now. And you should think about whether you need someone that is covered by insurance or whether you are going to pay out of pocket.