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how to use [CBD] to work best for me, and developing things I know work for me, and I want to share what I've learned with others." "There have been times I've been so disappointed with the industry. People jump in, see it as the 'green rush,' and forget that 17 years ago people were dragged out of their homes with IVs in their arms, in their wheelchairs, for growing marijuana to treat awful symptoms of cancer," he added. "As things have changed in the past five years, people have forgotten that there were patients left on the battlefield." "Honestly, I've been appalled by aspects of this industry," he said. "Cannabis should have been treated like any other plant-based medicine for the past hundred years: find the best portion of this drug and use it in the best modality it can be used for." In the absence of such research (broadly speaking), Williams has continuously tried to uncover the information himself since he first started using medicinal cannabis. While he was never a 'garage scientist,' he recalled trying to extract oil from cannabis plants in his small Manhattan kitchen back in the early 2000s. "With the pilot light there, it wasn't the smartest," he joked. But his tireless dedication to the cause, and to other ones across the industry, seem to have paid off. He noted that he wants to continue taking the knowledge he's gaining himself and "offer it up" to others, including through clinical trials he plans to arrange as the business gains steam. www.forbes.com/sites/janetwburns/2017/04/20/for- 17-years-montel-williams-has-been-perfecting-his- cannabis-line-now-its-ready/#1c60fb8b7ba5 DONATIONS TO THE LITTLE GREEN TRAILER Can you help us make real change happen? We are independent, which means we're not comprised. So whether we're helping individuals or lobbying Government, we rely on your generosity to continue our mission. It doesn't matter if it's $1 or $100 - every little bit helps. Donations can be made to: Account name: Little Green Trailer BSB: 814 282 Account number: 5064 5003 Reference: ‘your name’ We are very grateful for your support as together we create change in attitudes and legislation.