The Blunt Truth

Endorsements

“The Blunt Truth by Susan Homola and Dr. Raymond Wiggins is both a tactical guide and a practical survival manual for parents and caregivers confronting marijuana use among children and adolescents. It also serves anyone who has witnessed the broader societal impact of marijuana and seeks a clear, informed, and actionable strategy for education, prevention, and intervention.

This book is long overdue—and profoundly timely. It equips readers with knowledge, clarity, and practical tools in an area too often clouded by misinformation and cultural complacency. A must-read for parents, educators, physicians, and community members who refuse to remain passive in the fight for the well-being of our children and the health of our nation.”

—Ericka P. Greene, MD, MACM

The Sumner Family Chair for Neuromuscular Research, Professor of Neurology, and Vice Chair of Education, Houston Methodist Hospital—Weill Cornell Medical College

Associate Dean of Clinical Integration, Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine (EnMED)

“The Blunt Truth offers essential, evidence-based information for parents seeking to understand the increasingly complex marijuana landscape affecting today’s youth. Both legal and illicit industries actively target young people as potential long-term consumers with no regard for the well-being of the youth. By providing accurate, current research and practical resources, The Blunt Truth equips parents to make informed decisions and engage in meaningful prevention efforts.”

—Caroline DuPont, MD

Vice President, Institute for Behavior and Health, Inc.

Psychiatrist, board‑certified in psychiatry and addiction medicine

“The Blunt Truth skillfully combines the latest research with compelling family stories that underscore how marijuana is no longer a ‘harmless’ experimentation. As a youth drug abuse prevention advocate, I’ve read countless books on marijuana. Susan Homola and Dr. Raymond Wiggins have written a truly brilliant one. A must-read for every parent.”

—David Packhem

Executive Director, Students Empowered to End Dependence (SEED)

“As a mental health professional and a pastor, I value the clear, compassionate urgency of The Blunt Truth. This book invites a conversation many families avoid and offers practical guidance for parents and leaders who want to respond with wisdom and care. I am grateful for the author’s voice, and I commend this book to those who serve and support teens and young adults as they seek to better understand this issue.”

—Dr. Chad A. Parker, DSW, LCSW, LPC

“Dr. Raymond Wiggins has done a phenomenal job calling attention to a crisis—a failure to realize the dangers of recreational marijuana. He and Sue Homola expose important information every American needs to fully understand the dangers of weed and the failure of our leaders to prioritize public health, truth, and sanity. This is a must-read book!”

—Billy Hallowell

Journalist/author

“The Blunt Truth offers a timely and much-needed examination of the cultural, neurological, and relational risks of marijuana use, particularly for parents navigating mixed messages in today’s climate. The authors present complex material in a clear, accessible way while grounding their concerns in real-world observation and public policy experience. This manuscript raises important questions families can no longer afford to ignore.”

—Maritza Garcia, MS, LPC, LCMHC

“In a time when drug use is being normalized, The Blunt Truth cuts through the noise and delivers accessible information that parents and caregivers need to hear. This is the information that Big Marijuana doesn’t want us to know. The authors clearly and concisely reveal the science and inconvenient truth of today’s high THC marijuana products, giving parents and caregivers the tools to help keep our kids safe and healthy.”

—Amy Turncliff, PhD

Parent, neuroscientist, and public health advocate

“If you’re a parent, you can’t ignore what’s actually happening with today’s marijuana. Ultra-potent products, kid-friendly marketing, and weak regulations are putting kids at serious risk—and most families have no idea. The Blunt Truth is the wake-up call we need. As a Colorado parent and co-founder of One Chance to Grow Up, I’ve spent over a decade exposing these risks and pushing for youth safeguards. This book gives parents the facts and tools to act—before harm occurs.”

—Diane Carlson

Co‑Founder and National Policy Director, One Chance to Grow Up

“Another great book by Dr. Wiggins. This time teaming with Susan Homola, they offer compelling evidence about the potential harm of this drug. Highly recommended!”

—Jack Canfield

Coauthor of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series and author of The Success Principles™

“The Blunt Truth is the playbook for parents. Fortified with an evidence-informed review of current research, streamlined points, and accessible one-liners, it prepares parents for the challenging yet life-changing conversations that need to be had. It offers a much-needed shift in perspective and contests the misconceptions of the developmental and mental health risks, political climate, and cultural changes associated with use. The knowledge contained in these pages can be the difference maker for our communities. Get to reading—and keep having conversations, not confrontations.”

—LaTisha Bader, PhD, LP, LAC, CMPC

Chief Clinical Officer for Women’s Recovery (Denver, Colorado)

Unique Counseling and Consulting, PLLC

“This is not a casual read, nor should it be. Nothing is more serious than the future of the next generation. In this heartfelt, yet scientifically documented presentation, Susan Homola and Dr. Raymond Wiggins present a comprehensive overview of a little acknowledged impending societal danger. The authors’ goal is straightforward: to create awareness with attention-getting truth, thus motivating to preventive action. As a mental health professional familiar with the far-reaching negative effects of adolescent substance abuse, I sincerely pray their goal is achieved.”

—Jim Millsap, MA, LPC-S

Former Director, Lakes Regional Community Mental Health Center, Lamar Co., Texas

Former Regional Supervisor, Child/Adolescent Community Services, Terrell State Hospital

“In The Blunt Truth, Susan Homola and Dr. Raymond Wiggins offer real facts, real stories, helpful strategies, and key takeaways to help parents navigate smokescreens blown by the growing marijuana industrial complex. Compelling and strategically enlightening!”

—Dr. K. Lynn Lewis

President, The Bible Seminary

“Good writers take complex matters and make them understandable to non-specialists. That is what Raymond Wiggins and Susan Homola have done for the great marijuana debate. Their research is avant-garde; their data is current; and their rationale is strong. I was shocked to learn who is profiting from the push to legalize THC products. A copy of The Blunt Truth belongs in every American library. I am purchasing copies for my adult children and my older grandchildren.”

—Scott Stripling, PhD

Provost and Vice President, The Bible Seminary

President, Near East Archaeological Society

“Dr. Raymond Wiggins and Susan Homola have made a compelling case for the destructive dimensions of marijuana (in its various forms), drawing upon parents’ perspectives in dealing with their children, and the long-term effects of marijuana, in homes, schools, reaching to the level of government, and various attempts to deal with the scourge of marijuana in our society. They conclude with various practical ways in which citizens can testify to the states, governors, and federal delegations. The flow of the argument builds to a solid and irrefutable conclusion. This book is well researched, noted by the many footnotes at the end.

I would encourage people to read this book for personal enrichment and understanding, and it may be of special interest to parents whose children are struggling with the issue of addiction in its many forms.”

—Dr. J. Lyle Story

Professor Emeritus, Regent University