In this episode, Steele Clarke Smith III shares his personal story of battling a rare disease and turning to medical cannabis for relief. His journey includes pioneering safe access for medical cannabis patients, asserting the 10th Amendment in his seven-year legal battle, and developing Idrasil, a dosable cannabis product for the medical community. Steele's narrative underscores his relentless fight for patients' rights, the challenges he faced against federal law, and his vision for integrating cannabis into mainstream medical practice.

 

Episode Highlights:

02:39 Steele's Medical Journey and Discovery of Cannabis

09:23 The Birth of a Cannabis Business

14:24 Legal Battles and the 10th Amendment

17:05 The Role of Faith and Perseverance

24:27 Developing Idrasil and the Future of Medical Cannabis

37:13 Challenges and Progress in the Cannabis Industry

 

 

Steele Smith III is at the center of a landmark federal medical marijuana case, the first to allow a medical defense based on state law. Diagnosed with the rare disease Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, Steele battled severe pain and opioid addiction before discovering medical cannabis as a life-saving alternative. Alongside his wife, Theresa, he co-founded California Compassionate Caregivers to provide safe access for patients. Their efforts led to a federal indictment, a violent DEA raid, and years of legal battles. In 2012, their case was dismissed, marking a historic moment for states’ rights and medical marijuana advocacy in the U.S.

 

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🌎 Website: https://steeleclarkesmith3.com/
C3® & Idrasil™https://idrasil.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/idrasil?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app
X: https://x.com/Idrasil_Rx?t=xgTIKq0eHeTFz7x3wV7VSQ&s=09
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572306635452&mibextid=ZbWKwL
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/idrasil.rx?igsh=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng=

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