Every Brain Matters

Every Brain Matters (EBM) is a nonprofit founded by Aubree Adams, who personally witnessed the devastating effects of marijuana normalization and commercialization with her own family and community. EBM rejects the false narrative that marijuana legalization is a harmless expression of personal freedom and a solution to the drug crisis.

Grounded in scientific research and real-life experiences, EBM educates that THC is an addictive and harmful substance that causes mental and physical illness capable of destroying lives and communities.

EBM strives to raise awareness about the dangers of THC through education, advocacy, and compassionate support to protect the health and safety of future generations and to ensure that no one faces this struggle alone.

*The words marijuana and cannabis are being used interchangeably on this website.

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TRUTH

Every Brain Matters is a trusted educational resource that empowers families, youth, policymakers, and communities with evidence-based information about the risks of cannabis use and real-life experiences.

HOPE

Every Brain Matters offers compassionate resources to help families navigate and recover from the harms of cannabis use, including:

CHANGE

EBM actively advocates for public health and safety by challenging policies and industry practices that promote or normalize THC use, and supporting prevention and recovery efforts.

TRUTH (Education)

Contact us at info@everybrainmatters.org to set up a presentation with Bryn to raise awareness of cannabis-induced psychosis.

One evening in Thousand Oaks, California, life took a devastating turn for Bryn shortly after she began her career as a Doctor of Audiology at UCLA. Bryn experimented with cannabis legally, unaware of the potential risks or dangers. Unbeknownst to her, she was pressured into taking a ‘large dose’ of highly potent THC, which triggered a rapid descent into severe psychosis. In her altered state, her perception of reality became dangerously distorted, and intense hallucinations drove her actions unconsciously.

In a psychotic state, Bryn experienced a loss of touch with reality and overwhelming fear, which led to harm being inflicted upon them both. When the police arrived, Bryn was unable to comprehend or follow their commands, as she was responding only to the voices in her head and experiencing hallucinations.

The court later ruled the incident as involuntary manslaughter, acknowledging that cannabis-induced psychosis (CIP) was the only cause of this heartbreaking event.

This tragic story highlights the often-overlooked dangers of cannabis use, especially with potent THC, and how a single encounter with cannabis can lead to catastrophic consequences. Had either Chad or Bryn been aware of the potential risks of CIP, this tragedy might have been prevented.

This story serves as a powerful reminder of the urgent need for increased awareness and education about the harms associated with cannabis use.

Every Brain Matters extends its heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Chad O’Melia and Bryn Spejcher.

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HOPE (Recovery)

CHANGE (Advocacy)

We Need YOUR STORIES!

This project, “Voices of Marijuana’s Harms,” offers a platform for you to share your stories. Whether it involves your child, spouse, parent, family member, or friend, we encourage you to speak out and highlight the human costs associated with marijuana legalization.

This crucial information corrects the misleading narratives spread by the marijuana industry. The images below offer access to stories and memorials.

We advocate for the protection of families and communities against the predatory practices of the cannabis industry and aim to combat the expanding drug crisis.

Every Brain Matters is proud to partner with the Parent Action Network.