Daniel E. Buffington PharmD, MBA, Clinical Pharmacology Services, Inc & American Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences discusses with Bryn Spejcher and the Every Brain Matters community how he concluded Bryn experiences cannabis-induced psychosis the night she took her friends life and almost took her life. 

Dr, Buffington has over 35 years of experience as an expert witness in health care law pertaining to Clinical and Forensic Pharmacology and Toxicology and health care practice management. 

One evening in Thousand Oaks, California, life took a tragic turn after Bryn started her career as a Doctor of Audiology at UCLA. Bryn experimented with cannabis, unaware of its potential dangers. Unbeknownst to her, she inhaled a large hit of highly potent THC, which triggered a rapid descent into psychosis. In her altered state, her perception of reality was severely distorted, leading her to react to intense hallucinations. In a frantic attempt of fear, Bryn grabbed a kitchen knife, resulting in violence toward her dog, her friend Chad, and herself. When the police arrived, Bryn could not respond to the police commands; she was only responding to the internal commands, the voices in her head that instructed her to keep going. The court later ruled the incident as involuntary manslaughter, recognizing that cannabis-induced psychosis caused this tragic event. This heartbreaking story serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers of cannabis use; it proves that a single use of cannabis can come to such a horrific end. Every Brain Matters extends its heartfelt sympathy to the friends and family of Chad O’Melia and Bryn Spejcher. Had either Chad or Bryn known this could happen from only using THC, this tragedy could have been prevented. This story proves that we need more awareness about the harms of cannabis use.

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One evening in Thousand Oaks, California, life took a tragic turn after Bryn started her career as a Doctor of Audiology at UCLA. Bryn experimented with cannabis, unaware of its potential dangers. Unbeknownst to her, she inhaled a large hit of highly potent THC, which triggered a rapid descent into psychosis. In her altered state, her perception of reality was severely distorted, leading her to react to intense hallucinations. In a frantic attempt of fear, Bryn grabbed a kitchen knife, resulting in violence toward her dog, her friend Chad, and herself. When the police arrived, Bryn could not respond to the police commands; she was only responding to the internal commands, the voices in her head that instructed her to keep going. The court later ruled the incident as involuntary manslaughter, recognizing that cannabis-induced psychosis caused this tragic event. This heartbreaking story serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers of cannabis use; it proves that a single use of cannabis can come to such a horrific end. Every Brain Matters extends its heartfelt sympathy to the friends and family of Chad O’Melia and Bryn Spejcher. Had either Chad or Bryn known this could happen from only using THC, this tragedy could have been prevented. This story proves that we need more awareness about the harms of cannabis use.

To schedule a presentation from Bryn and learn more about cannabis-induced psychosis, CIP contact us at [email protected]

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On May 5, 2024, Pastor Glenn Germany was preaching at his church, Jesus Dwelling Place, when I young man approached him, pointed a gun at his head and pulled the trigger. The bullet became logged in the gun and Pastor Glenn was able to duck behind a stand. This young man was then restrained by church members and Pastor Glenn while they waited for the police to arrive. Pastor Glenn describes his conversations with this young man admits the voices in her head told him to kill Pastor Glenn that day. 

Listen how Pastor Glenn recognizes how cannabis played a part in this young man's mental illness and how he also lost his good friend to cannabis induced mental illness. He says, it's time to take a stand.
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At 18, using Delta-8 only once instantly changed our son's entire life. He was rushed to the hospital because Delta-8 put him in cardiac arrest. The paramedics thought he was going to die. In the ER, after the medical stabilized him, he was delusional and hallucinating. 
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May 28, 2018, in Thousand Oaks, California, Chad O'Melia and Bryn Spejcher were smoking marijuana out of a bong. Bryn became acutely psychotic and stabbed Chad over 100 times, ending his life. Listen to Amy describe her relationship with Bryn, her opinions of the trial, and how she learned about cannabis-induced psychosis. 

Listen to Heidi A. Swan and Dr. Christy Brown, the only podcasters and advocates who attended the trial, describe the details of this case. 

Press release: Woman Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter
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Listen to Sergio and Gladys Longoria describe how marijuana was killing their son.

Today's more potent industrialized marijuana products are toxic and poisoning consumers. The endocannabinoid system (ECS) system is becoming overloaded with the chemicals or cannabinoids from the marijuana plant, including CBD and THC, resulting in a syndrome called CHS, Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome.
Cannabinoid = chemicals from the marijuana plant
Hyperemesis = increased vomiting or excessive vomiting
Syndrome = diagnosis is done by symptoms and not a direct medical test.

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On May 28, 2018, in Thousand Oaks, California, Chad O'Melia and Bryn Spejcher were smoking marijuana out of a bong. Bryn became acutely psychotic and stabbed Chad over 100 times, ending his life. Listen to Amy describe her relationship with Bryn, her opinions of the trial, and how she learned about cannabis-induced psychosis.

Listen to Heidi A. Swan and Dr. Christy Brown, the only podcasters and advocates who attended the trial, describe the details of this case.

Press release: Woman Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter

To learn more about cannabis-induced psychosis(CIP), visit these links:
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https://everybrainmatters.org/cannabis-science/marijuana-psychosis-schizophrenia/

The Vicious Link Between Marijuana and Violence

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On May 28, 2018, in Thousand Oaks, California, Chad O'Melia and Bryn Spejcher were smoking marijuana out of a bong. Bryn became acutely psychotic and stabbed Chad over 100 times, ending his life. Listen to Kevin "Ras" Rasmussen describe his relationship with Bryn, his opinions of the trial, and how he learned about cannabis-induced psychosis.

Listen to Heidi A. Swan and Dr. Christy Brown, the only podcasters and advocates who attended the trial, describe the details of this case.

Press release: Woman Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter

To learn more about cannabis-induced psychosis(CIP), visit these links:
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The Vicious Link Between Marijuana and Violence

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This is the only podcast where the guests are attending the entire trial.

On May 28, 2018, in Thousand Oaks, California, Chad O'Melia and Bryn Spejcher were smoking marijuana out of a bong. Bryn became acutely psychotic and stabbed Chad over 100 times, ending his life.

Listen to Heidi A. Swan and Dr. Christy Brown, the only podcasters and advocates who attended the trial, describe the details of this case.

Press release: Woman Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter

To learn more about cannabis-induced psychosis(CIP), visit these links:
https://everybrainmatters.org/what-is-cannabis-induced-psychosis/
https://everybrainmatters.org/cannabis-science/marijuana-psychosis-schizophrenia/

The Vicious Link Between Marijuana and Violence

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List of other violent acts related to cannabis psychosis. 

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This is the only podcast where the guests are attending the entire trial.

On May 28, 2018, in Thousand Oaks, California, Chad O'Melia and Bryn Spejcher were smoking marijuana out of a bong. Bryn became acutely psychotic and stabbed Chad over 100 times, ending his life.

Listen to Heidi A. Swan and Dr. Christy Brown, the only podcasters and advocates who attended the trial, describe the details of this case.

Press release: Woman Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter

To learn more about cannabis-induced psychosis(CIP), visit these links:
https://everybrainmatters.org/what-is-cannabis-induced-psychosis/
https://everybrainmatters.org/cannabis-science/marijuana-psychosis-schizophrenia/

The Vicious Link Between Marijuana and Violence

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List of other violent acts related to cannabis psychosis. 

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