Jason Washington, Founder of Plants Over Pills | MadManPlant MJBizCon 2024
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MadManPlant kicked off MJBizCon with an impactful interview featuring Jason Washington, founder of Plants Over Pills, a mission-driven initiative under Culture Global. Plants Over Pills aims to raise awareness about the opioid and fentanyl addiction crisis, particularly in Northern California, by promoting cannabis as a holistic alternative to pharmaceuticals. Jason shared his personal journey, including federal incarceration for cannabis-related charges and his decision to persevere, ultimately founding Culture Global and reigniting his passion for cannabis advocacy.
The conversation highlighted the transformative power of cannabis, the importance of providing inpatient treatment scholarships for addicts, and Jason’s vision of expanding the Plants Over Pills mission nationwide. He emphasized that while pharmaceuticals may sometimes be necessary, holistic options like cannabis should always be considered first. To support or learn more about their work, follow @plantsoverpills and @culture.global on Instagram. Stay tuned for more interviews from MJBizCon!