Community leaders from law enforcement, EMS, mental health, and local schools gathered last night to talk about the rising mental-health impacts tied to high-potency marijuana in Marinette and Menominee counties. Panelists say they’re seeing a dramatic increase in cannabis-induced psychosis particularly among teens. CCT, Supervisor, Ambulance Department at Aurora Medical Center – Bay Area; Mike Orlando….

Emergency responders say today’s THC products can reach potency levels ten to twenty times higher than marijuana from decades past, especially concentrated edibles and vape oils. Officer Brad Bayerl Traffic Safety Officer with the City of Marinette Police Department…

Menominee County Sheriff Darrin Kudwa says psychosis-driven calls are now weekly, sometimes daily, including violent encounters and impaired driving cases involving both teens and adults.

Menominee Police Department Officer Mark Kropf says the solution starts at home with honest conversations, monitoring of technology, and quick action when behavior changes.

The panel closed with a message of tough love and community responsibility, reminding families that cannabis-induced psychosis is real, preventable, and increasingly common.

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