Pro Skater & Cannabis Advocate David Hafsteinsson is using his platform to share his experience with Opioids and the role CBD has played in is life for recovery and relief.
David’s journey with opioids started at the age of 13, after suffering a broken ankle, the doctors prescribed Codeine for his pain.
“My parents were from Iceland [recently moved to the U.S.] and they were like, ‘oh this is what the doctor gave us and this is what you’re supposed to take, so go ahead and take them,’ without any education whatsoever. And that’s how I kind of got started into addiction…Back then they were prescribing the pills by the hundreds… After years of using them for recovery, it kind of took a toll on my life (not just my skating life, but my personal life) to the point where I was addicted to them…”
After enduring a Gallbladder Inflammation, David’s mother, a cannabis advocate and the president of 1933 Industries pushed him to partner in CBD;
“They told me I couldn’t use CBD, but she knew what was better for me so she gave it to me anyways and they discharged me within 24 hours. My gall bladder had reduced in size, my heartbeat was back to normal…” Adding “CBD saved my life…”
Pushing for a green future, David Hafsteinsson launched CANNA HEMP X, with a focus on a non-intoxicating approach. He’s positioned the line to be THC-free, emphasizing education and creating a movement to focus on changing the perception of Cannabis.
“There’s a huge opioid epidemic problem in the world right now and everyone is sort of scratching their heads thinking ‘ok, what are we gonna do about this?…”
Athletes around the world are looking for non-addictive, natural alternatives to help their bodies during the gruelling season and David believes it’s a;
“More of a holistic way for athletes to recover…”
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