// Definition
Colton Turner, diagnosed with severe Crohn's disease as a child, achieved remission through cannabis after three years of failed pharmaceutical treatment. His mother Wendy's advocacy and his famous quote 'I'd rather be illegally alive than legally dead' became pivotal in the medical cannabis movement.
// From the Episode
The Turner family went from 'just say no' anti-cannabis stance to cannabis advocates after exhausting pharmaceutical options. They relocated from Illinois to Colorado for access. Key medical insight: THCV is contraindicated for Crohn's patients as it suppresses appetite, worsening wasting syndrome. The family has lobbied in Washington DC at their own expense and testified against bills that would remove testing requirements for medical cannabis products. Colton is fructose-allergic, needing precise ingredient knowledge in edibles.