Get in the Herd with hosts John Shinholser & Nathan Mitchell with guest Jenn Michelle Pedini, Executive Director of Virginia NORMLGet in the Herd with hosts John Shinholser & Nathan Mitchell with guest Jenn Michelle Pedini, Executive Director of Virginia NORML
Get In The Herd Podcast at the McShin Foundation Addiction Recovery Resource Center
Jenn Michelle Pedini discusses Virginia's cannabis legalization and its impact on the recovery community.
1:01:09•29 Jun 2021
Cannabis Legalization and Recovery: Insights from Virginia NORML's Jenn Michelle Pedini
“I think it's very important to always remember where this plant started and the grassroots community that got this plant to where we are today, because without those people we wouldn't be here today.”
Ever wondered how cannabis legalization affects the recovery community? In this episode of 'Get in the Herd', hosts John Shinholser and Nathan Mitchell sit down with Jenn Michelle Pedini, the Executive Director of Virginia NORML, to tackle this very question. Pedini dives into the nuances of Virginia's adult-use cannabis legalization, shedding light on its implications for those in recovery. She talks about the critical role of grassroots advocacy and how small businesses navigate the complex landscape of cannabis regulation.
Pedini doesn't shy away from discussing the potential pitfalls either. She highlights the dangers of corporate domination in the cannabis industry and stresses the importance of prevention and education.
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