🌿 From Suffering to Success: How Cannabis Transformed Sam’s Health Journey 🌟
Sam Ashton, once a student casually using cannabis, never imagined it would become her lifeline. When Crohn’s disease hit hard, the symptoms were brutal, leading to major surgery. Yet, Sam found unexpected relief in medicinal cannabis. Despite the initial fear of breaking the law, the transformative effect on her illness pushed her to take the plunge.
In 2018, the game changed as medicinal cannabis became legal in the UK. Seizing this opportunity, Sam and her husband, Dr. Dave Howells, founded Cardiff Cannabis Clinic. Located in a converted church in Barry, they now offer a lifeline to hundreds across Wales and the UK, battling conditions like anxiety, PTSD, insomnia, and ADHD. 🌿
Dave, a seasoned psychiatrist, attests to the “remarkable safety profile” of cannabinoid therapies, often overlooked due to stigma and outdated perceptions. He’s witnessed firsthand the dramatic improvements in mental health patients. One memorable patient, who initially couldn’t communicate without an advocate, now confidently books holidays and enjoys a newfound freedom after just nine months.
Sam’s journey from chronic pain to wellness hasn’t been easy. From terrifying illegal purchases to now paying privately for legal prescriptions, she credits cannabis for keeping her Crohn’s at bay. Today, she spends around £250-£300 monthly for her medicine, inhaled via a vaporiser – ensuring no high, just healing.
Despite the strict regulations, the clinic navigates the complexities to source quality medicinal cannabis—offering hope for those conventional treatments fail. Sam passionately supports the push for NHS-funded medicinal cannabis, hoping to eliminate the financial burden on families who see the dramatic benefits in managing conditions like epilepsy and MS.
The road ahead may be challenging, but Sam and Dave remain unwavering advocates for change, envisioning a future where cannabis is embraced by mainstream medicine. Let’s keep the conversation going and break the stigma. 🌿💪
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