Stereotypes

AIDS & Cannabis with “How To Do The Pot”


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Ellen Scanlon, host of the the How To Do The Pot podcast shares the story of how cannabis served as a major source of comfort for AIDS patients in the eighties and early nineties.

You’ll learn about Meridy Volz, the woman behind Sticky Fingers Brownies, and her daughter Alia Volz, who witnessed the transformative power of compassion and community from a young age. Discover how delivering cannabis brownies to AIDS patients provided relief and hope, and learn about the pivotal role this played in sparking a national legalization movement for medical cannabis.

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Hear the extended interview with Christopher Beale and Ellen Scanlon on Patreon. Connect with us at StereotypesPodcast.org.

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StereotypesBy Christopher J. Beale

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