GREEN TIPS: Alliance for a Puerto Rico without Guasa
- sensculture
- Jun 25
- 2 min read
Let's put the "spotlight" on those plant horror stories that are more funny than scary (flow "SCARY MOVIE") and that they still want to sell us via a lot of media JOKE that only reflects the stagnation of a pseudo-conservative, sensationalist and ignorant country... and that is scary.
We know that cannabis (when used properly) can be a powerful ally on our path to wellness. But unfortunately, we still have to contend with a lot of clichés, confusion, and stigma that hinders dignified access to cannabis and jeopardizes the entire program.
Many of us depend on the plant to relieve pain and inflammation, anxiety, epilepsy, and many other chronic and debilitating conditions. However, we continue to fight against opposing forces, laws that leave much to be desired (decriminalization, when will that happen?), and a society that often doesn't understand or appreciate what we have. That's why it's time to turn the tables, to empower ourselves and become the protagonists of a new story that supports and uplifts us.
Our collective work must be one: educate, organize, and raise our voices! Here are some tips for working together in key areas:
Participating in groups that seek to improve the patient experience: It is vital that we support pro-patient organizations that actively fight to achieve amendments that protect our rights, facilitate access to cannabis, and eliminate over-regulation and bureaucracy so that not only a few in the industry benefit, but all of us equally.
Create and disseminate informed cannabis education: Enough of all the garbage that only seeks to discredit us with stigmatizing headlines and sensationalist news using the same old-school, sinister script to create a false and dangerous narrative. We must promote responsible, conscious, and effective use, backed by science and recognizing each patient's experiences. This strengthens our case and helps more people dare to trust the plant.
Empowering patients and professionals for a united front: There's strength in unity, cannacori. If we help each other amplify new voices, if we support each other through platforms and community action, we can exert enough pressure to make a difference. The key is knowing that we're not alone, and that each of us has a crucial role to play in this story.
I will remain steadfast here, representing you and supporting you in whatever you need, so that your voices matter and are heard LOUDLY. Let's move forward, we still have much to do, but united we are UNSTOPPABLE!
I love you all so much, my friends... Cannacoach, OUT! #HappyMediceitin
Verónica Pérez
CANNABIS CONSULTANT & PATIENT COACH
@vprconsulting
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