Monthly News & Updates

October 2025 | Issue 47

Welcome to the Every Brain Matters monthly newsletter. We are a non-profit organization founded by families negatively impacted by commercial marijuana. We are dedicated to empowering individuals with the knowledge and resources they need to navigate the challenges of marijuana normalization.

Through education, advocacy, and community building, we strive to ensure that no one faces this journey alone. Join us as we work together to make informed choices and promote understanding because every brain truly matters!

*Throughout this newsletter, the terms “marijuana” and “cannabis” are used interchangeably.

Spotlight

This month, we feature powerful articles published in Texas, along with a video explaining THC as a fat-soluble drug, which clarifies why it cannot be regulated like alcohol.

If you would like to submit a blog or video to be featured in our newsletter, please email us at info@everybrainmatters.org.

Abbott’s 'child safety' order hides a Trojan horse for THC

Warnings and serving sizes don’t fix the loophole — they normalize THC products and expand youth access..

Matt Rossheim is a public health professor, substance use prevention researcher, and parent in Fort Worth.

To Honor Charlie Kirk, Texas Leader Should Heed His Waring on Weed

By Dr. Matt Poling

If Republicans truly want to honor Charlie Kirk, they will help a generation of young Americans by standing up, as Kirk did, to the THC industry preying on them. Last year, the conservative activist exposed “The Four Big Lies of the Marijuana Industry” on his show and concluded that contrary to the industry’s promises, legalization has made our communities more dangerous, increased youth use, strengthened cartels and opened a gateway to a larger drug culture. He also demolished the rationale for President Joe Biden’s proposal to reclassify marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a proposal that appears to tempt the Trump administration as well.

Marijuana is Fat-Soluable Drug

Please watch and share this informative video explaining why THC is a dangerous drug with unpredictable effects, making safe regulation highly unlikely.

Advocacy In Action

Every Brain Matters is not just an organization; it is a national movement of families united to educate communities and advocate for change with a network of organizations. Please join us at the meeting listed below.

Moment of Science

Through our Dispensing Truth project, Every Brain Matters equips communities with the latest science-based tools to challenge marijuana misinformation using appealing graphics and clear facts.

The Voices of Marijuana's Harms

Misconceptions about marijuana as a "harmless substance" remain pervasive. Our mission is to empower the public and government officials with real stories from families who’ve experienced marijuana's devastating effects. Please read our latest story and learn more about this project here.

Hope For Recovery

We understand that families often feel isolated in a world where marijuana use is becoming increasingly normalized. Supporting a loved one who is affected by marijuana can be overwhelming. To assist you, we have created recovery resources for families that will help you navigate this new era of widespread marijuana use. We aim to help you discover healing pathways, gain valuable recovery tools, and build healthier relationships. We invite you to attend our family support meetings and utilize the resources available to you. All the meetings we offer are located under the meeting tab on our website.

In October, we feature Cynthia Portugal, a certified life coach and family consultant.

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Access all of our Family Recovery Resources Here

Moment of Silence

Our memorial honors and remembers those who have died due to marijuana-related harms and serves as a reminder of why we continue this critical fight.

This memorial publicly expresses the life-changing effects of marijuana.

Sharing stories during times of crisis takes courage, and it can also serve as an opportunity to protect another person’s life. If you have lost someone you love due to marijuana-related harm, we encourage you to share their story with us. Your voice is essential and may inspire change in others. Together, we can advocate for a better future. Please contact us at info@everybrainmatters.org to share your story.

– Every Brain Matters Community