"Cannabis Potency Has Gone Up Something Like 400%" | The Reality of Modern Addiction Crisis

About this episode

The episode discusses the modern addiction crisis, focusing on high-potency cannabis and the importance of supportive family dynamics in recovery.

What does a real behavioral health crisis look like, and how do families navigate the confusing road to recovery? In this episode of Finding New Waters, hosts B Reeves and Justin McClendon sit down with Henry Maxwell of Maxwell Recovery Services to discuss the reality of modern case management, the dangers of high-potency cannabis, and why the old narrative of confrontational interventions needs to change. Henry shares his personal journey from surviving severe adolescent heroin addiction to founding a concierge crisis management and long-term case management firm in Carbondale, Colorado. The conversation dives deep into the rising acuity of mental health issues, dealing with family dynamics, and the critical importance of long-term support systems. TIMESTAMPS [01:00:00] Finding New Waters Welcome and Guest Introduction [01:00:57] What is Concierge Crisis Management and Long-Term Case Management? [01:01:34] Defining a Crisis: Suicidal, Homicidal, and Acute Substance Risks [01:03:43] Reality Testing: How to Slow Down a Dysregulated Family System [01:05:20] Debunking the Television Myth of "Intervention" [01:07:43] Reframing "Tough Love" vs. Structured Family…

People in this episode

Hosts: B Reeves, Justin McClendon

Guest: Henry Maxwell

Topics covered

• behavioral health crisis
• high-potency cannabis
• case management
• family dynamics
• mental health support

Keywords

• cannabis potency
• addiction crisis
• behavioral health
• family support
• mental health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Maxwell Recovery Services

Places: Carbondale, Colorado

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