EP248: The Truth About High-THC Cannabis And Complex Kids with Dr. Yasmin Hurd

Is cannabis really harmless for teens? Neuroscientist Dr. Yasmin Hurd reveals what parents need to know about today’s high-THC products, brain development, and the real risks of early use. Learn how addiction can form, why anxiety and psychosis are rising, and the signs parents should watch for. Press play to hear the truth behind the science and how to protect your teen with facts, not fear.

What to expect in this episode:

• What “epigenetics” really means and how early cannabis exposure rewires the brain
• Why today’s cannabis is drastically stronger and far riskier than parents realize
• How to shift from lecturing teens to empowering them with facts and trust
• The myth of “non-addictive” marijuana and what science actually shows
• The mental health red flags linked to heavy THC use in teens

About Yasmin Hurd, Phd
Dr. Yasmin is the Ward-Coleman Chair of Translational Neuroscience and Director of the Addiction Institute at Mount Sinai. A world-renowned neuroscientist, her groundbreaking research explores the neurobiology of addiction and related psychiatric disorders through a multidisciplinary, translational lens. Dr. Hurd’s work bridges molecular neuroscience with real-world impact, focusing on how genetics and early exposure to substances like cannabis influence brain development and vulnerability to addiction. Her team also leads pioneering clinical trials aimed at developing new therapies for opioid use disorder.

 Connect with Dr. Yasmin

• Website: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 
• LinkedIn: Yasmin Hurd, PhD
  
  

Related Links: 

• EP117: Treating ADHD Improves Outcomes for Treating Addiction
   https://impactparents.com/adhd-and-addiction 
• EP144: Helping Young Adults Get Back On Track
   https://impactparents.com/helping-young-adults-get-back-on-track

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