Episode #156 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Joe Dokes and Harms of Pot

The harms of Pot. Jeff was Army veteran, paratrooper, law enforcement profressonal and avid surfer. He developed chronic pain after injured from a collision in pursuit of a drunk driver. He was convinced to try "natural alternatives" to opioids and used weed. He did not expect the hallucinations and psychosis that is associated with high potency THC. He was convinced the Hell's Angels were following him to kill him. He cycled in and out of depression and sobriety from marijuana, but the brain remembers psychosis.  While in cannabis induced psychosis he took a tactical knife and cut his throat. Joe Dokes recalls the death of a warrior and why he is outspoken on the harms of marijuana.

Joe Dokes has been involved with marijuana education and enforcement for more than 42 years both as a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Sergeant and as a marijuana prevention educator. He has presented to cannabis advisory boards, Boards of Supervisors,  city councils, water managers, and various state agencies across the U.S. He is co-chair of an anti-drug advocacy and education group focused on Northern California . Joe is recognized as an expert on marijuana in municipal, state, and federal courts. Joe clearly understands the danger high potency marijuana inflicts upon our communities. He believes that the health statement- “primum non nocere” -first do no harm,  should should be embodied by all facets of government in regards to all drugs.

Joe holds professional teaching credentials and technical skills in law enforcement and per-hospital emergency care. He has had the opportunity to travel the world on disaster rescue missions realizing how fortunate we are as Americans.

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