Episode # 90 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Shannon Murphy on Talking to Kids on MarijuanaEpisode # 90 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Shannon Murphy on Talking to Kids on Marijuana
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
How do you talk to your children about drugs? There is increase normalization and commercialization of drugs, especially marijuana, preying on kids. If parents don't talk to kids about drugs, they will learn about it from Snap Chat or Drug Dealers. Addiction is a disease on the young brain with serious health harms. Dr. Shannon Murphy is a pediatrician and expert in messaging to children and young adults. Dr. Shannon Murphy is a pediatrician who currently volunteers her time in drug education. Dr. Murphy received her undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University and her M.D. from Emory School of Medicine. She completed her pediatric training at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and subsequently worked as a primary care pediatrician in a community group practice in Alabama. She has served on a Practice Advisory Committee on Adolescent Substance Use for the American Academy of Pediatrics and currently sits on the Board of Directors for National Families in Action (NFIA), a national non-profit substance use prevention organization. Additionally, Dr. Murphy serves on the Expert Physician Council for the International Academy on the Science and Impact of Cannabis (IASIC), an international non-profit organization of doctors educating on marijuana. Dr. Murphy’s primary focus is on adolescent health and well-being. She is actively involved in developing education-based community outreach programs throughout the state with a concentration on marijuana education for teens, parents, and community organizations. NIDA - is a resource Dr. Murphy referred to.
52:14•12 Sept 2022
Talking to Kids About Marijuana: Insights from Pediatrician Dr. Shannon Murphy
“Teaching our kids: hey, okay, I can say no, and not just to say no, but to understand why.”
How do you approach the tricky topic of drugs with your kids? In this episode of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction', Dr. Roneet Lev invites pediatrician Dr. Shannon Murphy to share her expertise on talking to children about marijuana. With the increasing normalization and commercialization of marijuana, especially targeting younger audiences, it's more crucial than ever for parents to step up and have these conversations. Dr.
Murphy, who has a rich background in pediatric care and drug education, stresses that if parents don't address this issue, their children might end up learning from unreliable sources like social media or even drug dealers. She highlights the serious health risks that addiction poses to young brains, including potential decreases in IQ and the risk of developing chronic psychosis with prolonged use.
The episode also delves into the importance of teaching kids to critically evaluate the information they receive about drugs. Dr. Murphy offers practical advice on how parents can have meaningful dialogues with their children, helping them understand not just to say no, but why they should. This episode is packed with valuable insights for any parent looking to navigate this challenging but essential topic.
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