Cannabis Health Radio Podcast

Episode 469: Kicked Off the Heart Transplant List for Using Cannabis

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Show Notes

In 2015, at the age of 36, Kyle Ring of Virginia was told his only chance of survival was a heart transplant. But when doctors discovered he was using cannabis to cope with anxiety and insomnia, he was taken off the list. Ten years later, he’s healthier than ever — and credits cannabis, lifestyle changes, and sheer determination for saving his life. This is the powerful story of resilience, self-advocacy, and hope.

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