Steve Van Zandt is launching his own line of cannabis in the hope of stopping “unjust criminalization”

By Nicolas Jose Rodriguez

Actor and musician Steve Van Zandt is launching his own line of cannabis products, Little Stevens Underground Apothecary, reports Rolling Stone.

“The United States may be the only country in the world that regards health care, both physical and mental, as an afterthought,” Van Zandt said in a statement.

Steven Van Zandt is interviewed during a SiriusXM Town Hall / Photo by Cindy Ord / Getty Images for SiriusXM

“Little Steven’s Underground Apothecary is designed to combat this problem by focusing on natural, holistic remedies. Some will help you relax, others will help you recharge your batteries, and all will help you take control of your own wellbeing. “

Van Zandt expressed a desire to improve cannabis awareness and reduce the stigma that has plagued its use for decades. With this, Van Zandt hopes to “stop the unjust criminalization of a plant that not only does a lot of good, but has also proven to be almost as important as art for people’s wellbeing and quality of life during COVID-19”.

Ten percent of the profits from Little Stevens Underground Pharmacy sales go to the National Organization for Marijuana Legalization.

Available in Massachusetts

Canna Provision Shops in Lee and Holyoke Massachusetts will be the exclusive bearers of Little Steven’s Underground Apothecary Cannabis Pre-Rolls, made from hand-drawn cannabis with high CBD and THC content from Canna. getting produced Provisions.

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“You don’t have to smoke or even use cannabis to support national legalization,” said Meg Sanders, CEO of Canna Provisions. “But for those who did use it, Little Steven wanted to be sure they had an accessible, low-THC, high-CBD cannabis that was less about the recreational high and more about people seeking the benefits of Cannabis and cannabinoids like high-CBD cannabis on body and mind. “

This article originally appeared on Benzinga and was republished with permission.