The McShin Foundation
The McShin Foundation
Get in the Herd with hosts John Shinholser & Nathan Mitchell with guest Shannon Taylor
Get in the Herd with hosts John Shinholser & Nathan Mitchell with guest Shannon Taylor
Get in the Herd with hosts John Shinholser & Nathan Mitchell with guest Shannon Taylor
Thursday 1st July 2021
Join Shannon Taylor on 'Get In The Herd' as she discusses Virginia's cannabis legalization and its impact on public health and the judicial system.
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Get the buttons here!Cannabis Legalization in Virginia: A Judicial Perspective with Shannon Taylor
Legalization is for and up here in Virginia, and you know, I see this as an incredible opportunity for individuals who do discover, or do have you know and already have discovered that they have a substance use disorder.
Imagine a world where the stigma around substance use disorder starts to fade, and new avenues for recovery open up. In this episode of 'Get In The Herd', hosts John Shinholser and Nathan Mitchell sit down with Shannon Taylor, the Commonwealth's Attorney for Henrico County, Virginia, to dive into the complex landscape of adult-use cannabis legalization and its impact on the judicial system.
Taylor brings a unique perspective, highlighting how this legalization could transform public health approaches and reduce criminal justice involvement for many individuals. Throughout the conversation, they tackle some pressing questions: How can medication replacement therapy play a role in this new era? What does the latest scientific data tell us about public health and cannabis? And perhaps most importantly, how can consumer choice be balanced with the challenges of addiction and relapse?
Taylor's insights offer a fresh look at the intersection of law, health, and recovery. Whether you're curious about the legal shifts in Virginia or looking for deeper understanding of how these changes might affect addiction treatment, this episode promises a thought-provoking discussion. Tune in to explore how policy changes can pave the way for more compassionate and effective approaches to substance use disorder.