Episode 470: From Oxycodone to CBD: Deborah Hall's Remarkable Story of Recovery
Cannabis Health Radio PodcastShow Notes
Deborah Hall of Virginia was diagnosed with a rare condition called a spinal AVM, an abnormal tangle of blood vessels in or near the spinal cord that can cause severe pain, weakness, and even paralysis. After two major surgeries, years of pain, and dependency on prescription medications, Deborah turned to CBD — thanks in part to encouragement from her daughter and from Al Morentin of My Fit Life. Her story is one of courage, persistence, and finding hope when it seemed out of reach.
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