Heather Bacchus and Eric Burton join Kevin Sabet for Episode 2 of High Stakes with Kevin Sabet, the official podcast of Smart Approaches to Marijuana and the Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions (FDPS).

Dr. Kevin Sabet sits down with author and advocate Heather Bacchus alongside THC, INC filmmaker Eric Burton to discuss the growing public health concerns surrounding today’s high-potency THC products and the cultural normalization of marijuana. In the full episode, Kevin, Heather, and Eric explore the rise of “Big Marijuana,” the science behind high-potency THC and adolescent brain development, the growing disconnect between public perception and emerging evidence, and why families, educators, and policymakers are increasingly sounding the alarm about the risks facing young people today.

MORE ABOUT HEATHER: Heather Bacchus is an author, speaker, and passionate advocate for youth mental health and substance use prevention. Drawing from her journey through loss, resilience, and hope, Heather authored A Higher Love: A Journey Through Addiction, Cannabis-Induced Psychosis, Suicide, and Redemption to highlight the hidden dangers of high-potency cannabis and the devastating impact it can have on youth and their families.​ Heather’s mission is deeply personal. In 2021, she and her family experienced an unimaginable tragedy when her 21-year-old son succumbed to cannabis-induced psychosis and completed suicide. Determined to turn her pain into purpose, Heather raises awareness and educates others about the risks associated with today's highly potent cannabis products.As a professional speaker, Heather shares her heartfelt story backed by scientific evidence and offers actionable strategies for youth prevention. She co-leads Be Extraordinary, Be You with her husband, Randy, inspiring young people to make informed choices about drug use while encouraging them to be extraordinary, embrace their authentic selves, and live chemical-free lives.

MORE ABOUT ERIC: Eric Burton is an award-winning filmmaker and editor whose work spans documentary, scripted, and unscripted formats. His portfolio includes projects for Fifth Season, 35 Ventures, Travel Channel, Discovery, and History Channel, with a consistent focus on stories rooted in social justice and human resilience. His credits include Kiss the Future—produced by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, and winner of three audience awards—as well as THC, INC, a Wayfarer Studios documentary exploring the dangers of high-potency THC on adolescent brains, and My Friend Sam, executive produced by Judd Apatow, which follows Regina Spektor’s cross-generational friendship with a renowned violinist and Romanian Holocaust survivor.

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