EP 29| Weed Gummies Part 2: THC Potency, Dependence & Impairment

Today's weed gummies, THC drinks, and cannabis products are more potent, more accessible, and more socially accepted than before — but do people understand the risks?

In Episode 29 of Stigma Free IID: Life After A DUI, hosts Morgan Ryan and Izzy Varela continue their Weed Gummies series with a deeper look at today's high-potency THC products, Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD), overconsumption, mental health effects, and what those topics mean for impairment and driving safety.

This conversation explores how today’s cannabis products are often stronger than marijuana from past decades, why edibles can be unpredictable, and how delayed onset may lead people to take more before they realize the full effects. Morgan and Izzy also discuss “greening out,” anxiety, paranoia, panic attacks, and how occasional use can gradually become routine without someone realizing it.

Whether cannabis is used recreationally or medicinally, one message remains the same: if a substance impairs your ability to drive safely, it creates real risk. At Smart Start, we believe impairment is impairment.

Disclaimer: Smart Start is not an insurance provider.

Please note: A pseudonym is used by one of the hosts for privacy purposes.

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