From Cop to Mrdical Cannabis Crusader

In this episode of 'Time 4 Hemp', host Casper Leitch is joined by activist and former corrections officer Alison Myrden, one of Canada's first federally licensed medical cannabis patients. Alison shares her deeply personal journey battling multiple sclerosis and how medical cannabis, not opioids, saved her life.

Together with joint-hosts Al Byrne and Al Graham, they dive into the ongoing fight for patient rights, the evolution of Canada's medical cannabis system, and the push to legitimize cannabis as both powerful medicine and sustainable resource.

From sparking the Toronto Global Marijuana March to challenging broken systems, Alison brings fiery insight into the global hemp industry, the role of hemp markets, and why the legalization battle is far from over.

Tune in for a bold, inspiring conversation that spans activism, medicine, and the future of hemp worldwide.

OVERVIEW

Alison first used cannabis at the age of 16 and instantly noticed medical benefits: improved mobility, speech, and energy. She had been diagnosed with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis and was consuming 32 pills/day, including 2000mg morphine, heroin, cocaine, and even raw opium, all legally via a unique pain specialist.

Cannabis became her preferred medicine, eventually receiving a federal exemption in Canada in her late 20s. She was inspired by and later collaborated with Dr. Ethan Russo and Dr. Raphael Mechoulam (pioneers in cannabis research).

Alison is a  former corrections officer who sympathized with young offenders and shifted her focus to advocacy. She joined the organization, Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), and became a prominent Canadian representative.

Alison also ran for office under the New Democratic Party (NDP) with cannabis legalization as a key platform. She also helped launch the Toronto Global Marijuana March in 1999.

 

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