Greg De Hoedt - Cannabis Rights

Cannabis rights and medical access are advocated by Greg De Hoedt, who shares his personal journey of managing Crohn's disease using cannabis after experiencing negative side effects from prescription medications. He describes how his experiences with medical cannabis in the United States informed his decision to establish the UK Cannabis Social Clubs. These clubs function as a patient-led support network aimed at destigmatizing use and providing a safer, community-driven alternative to illicit market procurement. Legal access for patients and home cultivation rights are highlighted as critical policy goals to counter the criminalization of patients. The discussion emphasizes that cannabis policy should prioritize patients and harm reduction over corporate profit motives.