Why Smart Students Crash: High-Potency Cannabis & Executive Function

Описание: Is your formerly high-achieving student suddenly struggling with motivation, missing classes, or seeing a sharp decline in grades? In this episode, we move beyond the standard "say no to drugs" talk to explore the neuroscience of modern, high-potency cannabis and its specific impact on the developing college brain.

Many parents are unaware that the cannabis on campuses today is chemically different from what existed 20 or 30 years ago. We discuss how high-concentration THC products impact the prefrontal cortex—the area responsible for executive function, planning, and impulse control—and how this leads to "Amotivational Syndrome."

In this video, we cover:

The Potency Shift: Understanding the difference between traditional flower and modern concentrates/vapes.

Executive Function: How THC disrupts the cognitive skills required for high-level academic work.

Amotivational Syndrome: Why "lazy" might actually be a biological response to substance use.

The "Smart Kid" Paradox: Why high-intelligence students are often better at masking the issue until it’s too late.

Constructive Conversations: How to discuss brain health and future goals without triggering a defensive shutdown.

If you want to ensure your student reaches their full potential and avoids the "failure to launch" trap, this video provides the facts you need.

Show Notes

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