In this enlightening episode of “Let’s Be Blunt with Montel,” we venture into the evolving world of cannabis consumption lounges and the pivotal
role of education in creating safe and welcoming spaces for enthusiasts. Our special guest, Allison Benedict, shares her remarkable journey from a college accident that led her to discover the benefits of plant medicine, to becoming a leading advocate for
cannabis education and consumption.
Allison’s impressive career includes her prior role as the Senior Director of Marketing & Brand Innovation at TerrAscend, a major player in the
North American cannabis market. She has also founded Pause Consumption, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to destigmatizing cannabis use and promoting regulatory changes to legalize consumption lounges.
Key Highlights:
Personal Journey: Allison discusses how a college accident turned into a life-changing moment that sparked her passion for cannabis.
Role at TerrAscend: Insight into her significant contributions and what TerrAscend represents in the cannabis industry.
Founding Pause Consumption: The inspiration behind creating Pause Consumption Lounge and its mission to provide a stigma-free environment.
Educational Events: How Pause hosts events to deepen understanding of natural medicines and foster a community around real solutions.
Future of Consumption Lounges: Allison’s vision for the next five years in the evolving landscape of cannabis consumption lounges.
Advocacy Challenges: Navigating the hurdles in advocating for cannabis consumption lounges and the most compelling evidence supporting cannabis as
medicine.
Community Engagement: The impact of educational approaches and success stories from Pause that highlight the significance of consumer education.
Industry Insights: Advice for newcomers to the cannabis industry and upcoming initiatives at TerrAscend.
Join us for this engaging discussion and discover how education and community play essential roles in advancing cannabis legislation and acceptance.
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On Friday March 15th, a historic moment in cannabis history when Vice President Kamala Harris invited guests to a roundtable discussion about the reform of archaic cannabis prohibition. We’ll hear from her, and from Chris Goldstein from NORML who was one of the Federally convicted cannabis “felons” who has been pardoned by President Joe Biden. Plus a personal conflict in the New York State cannabis scene between a beloved edible manufacturer and a director from the Office of Cannabis Management. This includes reports from Washington state to the east coast.
Dr. Richard Boxer is a board-certified urologist with 38 years of experience in private and academic practice. He is a professor of clinical urology and a visiting scholar at The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He also serves as Chief Medical Officer at iAnthus, a company that provides comprehensive solutions for financing and managing licensed cannabis cultivators, processors and dispensaries throughout the US.
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Will cannabis laws ever get reformed at the Federal level? US Senator Mitt Romney from Utah and other Republican cronies pressure the DEA to keep cannabis at schedule 1 using already refuted arguments about science and research. Plus Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoes a legalization law handed to him by a bipartisan legislature with a viciously worded decision. Plus Amazon is selling THC infused hemp products on its site breaking their own rules and cheating the public with under tested products. Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Venture gets into the edibles business after his wife’s seizures disappear after starting to use them. This is the A block of the full Weed Talk News show with the entire show available on procannabismedia.com