Why Modern Marijuana Is Causing Psychosis & Panic Attacks

Today we sit down with mental health professional John Puls to discuss the growing mental health crisis, the dangerous rise of high-potency THC, the failures within addiction treatment, and why recovery needs to evolve.

John breaks down the shocking differences between marijuana from decades ago versus today’s highly concentrated THC products, explaining why anxiety, panic attacks, psychosis, and hospitalizations are becoming increasingly common—especially among young adults.
The conversation also dives into the addiction treatment industry, inexperienced clinicians entering private practice too early, the lack of family support in recovery, ketamine therapy, kratom, gas station drugs, and why purpose and meaningful living are essential for long-term sobriety.

This episode is an honest and eye-opening discussion about modern mental health, recovery, and the systems meant to help people heal.

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00:00 – Introduction
02:21 – “Blind Leading the Blind” in Therapy
03:09 – Impaired Therapists & Ethical Failures
08:05 – Why Modern Weed Is Different
10:25 – THC Potency Has Skyrocketed
13:56 – Panic Attacks & Psychosis From Marijuana
14:56 – Why Insurance Won’t Cover Marijuana Addiction
17:00 – John Puls’ Personal Story & Addiction Journey
22:02 – Why Rehab Fails So Many People
23:21 – Recovery Needs More Than Meetings
27:28 – Redefining Recovery & Purpose
32:32 – Has Marijuana Legalization Gone Too Far?
33:13 – The Cannabis Industry Is Unregulated
38:04 – Why Young Adults Are Most At Risk
41:25 – Plant Medicine, Ayahuasca & Recovery
45:16 – Ketamine Therapy Explained
50:02 – Kratom, Kava & Gas Station Drugs
55:07 – Helping Families Through Addiction
56:26 – Why Families Need Support Too
59:26 – The Future of Mental Health & Recovery

This episode is sponsored by Guardian Recovery. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction or mental health challenges, Guardian can help.
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