Monthly News & Updates

Welcome to the Every Brain Matters monthly newsletter. We are a non-profit community developed by families negatively impacted by industrialized marijuana.



*The words marijuana and cannabis are being used interchangeably in this newsletter.

"Instead of legalizing marijuana, we should focus on prevention, education, and providing adequate resources for those who need help with substance use and mental health issues."

~ Tim Blasl, President, North Dakota Hospital Association

The question of whether or not to legalize marijuana was on several state ballots this year, and the answer from most of those states was a resounding "NO." This represents a major victory for those of us who oppose the dangerous and irresponsible expansion of the drug crisis.

But even more importantly, the failure of these measures clearly shows that marijuana legalization is not inevitable. 

As more people become aware of the medical and scientific evidence highlighting the very real dangers this drug poses to individuals, families, and society, there is a growing pushback against the false narrative coming from the Big Cannabis industry and its bought-and-paid-for special interest lobbyists.

Let's take a closer look at what happened in the individual states and the takeaways from each.

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The Voices of Marijuana’s Harms provides a platform to get your voices heard! Whether it’s your child, spouse, parent, family member, or friend, please share stories to expose the human costs of marijuana legalization. This vital information corrects the false narratives spread by the marijuana industry.

Learn more from our stories and memorials.

Congratulations to North Dakota, South Dakota, Massachusetts, and Florida!

Floridians not only survived a hurricane, but they are also standing together to oppose the expansion of the predatory marijuana industry in their neighborhoods. Many residents have taken a strong stance, encouraging voters to learn the truth about Amendment 3 through panels, roundtable discussions, presentations, and debates.

We would like to extend our gratitude to Ellen Snelling, Karen Bailey, and all the family advocates who opposed Amendment 3! Click the images below to watch them in action!

Karen Bailey

Ashley Neal, Sheriff Grady Judd, Ellen Snelling

Amy Ronshausen, Executive Director of Drug-Free America, and parent advocate Karen Bailey participated in a panel discussion that included Gov Ron DeSantis, Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis, Sheriff Grady Judd, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, and State Senator Martin.

Lawsuits Coming!

ILLINOIS

Class Action lawsuit is forming in Illinois. If you or a loved one has been negatively affected by any cannabis products bought from an Illinois state store in the past two years, please get in touch with Nick Villicana at villicananick44@gmail.com

COLORADO

We are looking for more lead plaintiffs for a Class Action Lawsuit in Colorado who meet the following criteria: Have been diagnosed within the last two years with cannabis use disorder, cannabis-induced psychosis, or cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome caused by any THC-containing (non-CBD) cannabis product purchased at a legal Colorado retail dispensary, with no previous history of mental illness (or digestive issues) and is no longer using cannabis products of any kind (including CBD).

For information, you can contact Aaron Cress at aaron@latenightlaw.com.

Nebraska

Nebraska Attorney General Hilgers Files Four Additional Lawsuits Against THC Shops in Norfolk for Mislabeled Products and Selling to Children The four new actions are against:

• Smokin’ Deals, located at 101 W. Norfolk Avenue in Norfolk.
• Smokes R. Less, located at 701 S. 25th Avenue in Norfolk.
• Vapor Hutt, located at 902 W. Omaha Avenue, in Norfolk.
• NP Mart, a large conglomerate with two locations in Norfolk and additional locations in Omaha, Lincoln, Wahoo, Nebraska City, Arlington, Columbus, Fremont, and Valley.

You can learn more about Nebraska's lawsuits here.

USA - NATIONAL

Seeking additional lead plaintiffs for a lawsuit who purchased adult-use cannabis (without a medical card) based on false health benefits claims from any major dispensary chain and was either exposed to internet marketing or placed a pre-order over the internet.

For more information, Contact Dr. Ken Finn at Kfinn@springsrehab.net

If the marijuana industry's products have injured you or your loved one and you would like to learn more, don't hesitate to get in touch with seniorcounsel@civel.org. Click here to learn more.

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