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12/21/2025

Ma*****na-Induced Psychosis: What Parents Need to Know
Newer, high-potency cannabis is linked to a real rise in psychotic episodes among teens and young adults — including hallucinations, extreme paranoia, and persistent confusion. Research dating back decades shows daily users can be up to 5–6 times more likely to experience psychosis, with some symptoms lasting days, weeks, or (in vulnerable individuals) triggering longer-term issues.
If your teen is using ma*****na and showing signs of detachment from reality, paranoia, or hearing voices, stopping use immediately and getting professional help is critical. Early intervention makes a huge difference.
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We often witness the effects of ma*****na-induced psychosis. There is a large body of evidence demonstrating a clear link between the two.

12/17/2025

Ever hear of an alternate peer group? It’s one of the things that makes Pathway so unique! Find out more info by watching this video

12/13/2025

Fa la la! We’ve been having so much fun this holiday season making gingerbread houses and looking at Christmas lights!
Comment below and tell us your favorite holiday activity!

12/10/2025

Check out this video of our Aptos Program Director, Kyle Nowak, discussing if ma*****na really is a gateway drug or not.

12/06/2025

Tis the season for Holiday Prep!! Here is a great blog post with many FAQs and answers about how to prepare for this time of year. Check it out!

Holiday Season Preparation! How Families Can Deal with Addiction During The Holidays

12/02/2025

Check out this blog post about detaching with love. “Detaching with love” is a key recovery concept for parents of addicts, emphasizing acceptance that they can’t control their child’s choices or consequences. It involves letting kids face natural outcomes, shifting focus inward, and respecting their autonomy, without withdrawing love, giving up, or abandoning them.

Explore the meaning of the Alanon slogan, detach with love.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We are immensely grateful for all of you and we wish you a joyous holiday with family and friends today. ♥️

11/25/2025

It’s gratitude season!! Gratitude is an amazing tool for alcoholics and addicts in recovery to use to help change their perspective and soak up some good feels. We’re feeling so grateful over here at Pathway for our community and for getting to do what we do. Thank you all for being a part of our lives!Let us know what you are grateful for this year in the comments!

11/22/2025

Curious how you can support your sober child this Holiday season? Here are 3 tips to help navigate this time of year with a child in recovery!

11/18/2025

Young adults (18-25) aren’t teens or full adults—yet they’re often stuck in treatment programs that don’t fit. This eye-opening article explains why age-specific rehab is crucial for lasting recovery, and how the right support can change everything. Parents, don’t miss this.

Article on why the young adult rehab process should be different from drug treatment for teens or older adults.

11/14/2025

When addiction hits one child, the “squeaky wheel” gets all the attention—often leaving siblings feeling neglected, resentful, or invisible. This powerful article reveals the hidden family dynamics and simple steps parents can take to support everyone. A must-read for healing the whole family. 👉

Read an article about how parents can set the course for whole family in recovery and healing from substance abuse.

11/10/2025

Kyle Nowak, CADCII, and our Santa Cruz Program Director, discussing ma*****nas effects on adolescents. The world of ma*****na is a lot different now than it was even 10 years ago and it is affecting the developing brains of our young people in a big way.