Ep. 277: Minnesota mom continues fight for industry safeguards after losing son to cannabis-induced psychosis

Ep. 277: Minnesota mom continues fight for industry safeguards after losing son to cannabis-induced psychosis

July 7, 2026 · 10 min · Episode 277

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Heather Bacchus shares her story of losing her son to cannabis-induced psychosis and her advocacy for better industry safeguards.

Send us Fan Mail Heather Bacchus joined Liz Collin on her podcast. Bacchus lost her son, Randy Michael, to cannabis-induced psychosis and suicide at the age of 21. Since then, she has been a brave voice in Minnesota, battling through her own grief to help others and advocate for better laws and safeguards in the cannabis industry. Bacchus spoke about parallels between how tobacco products were marketed in the past and how cannabis-based products are being marketed today. She also talked abou...

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