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 Cannabis is one of the most commonly used recreational drugs. Over the years, it has also been used for medicinal purposes with an increasing number of health benefits. Based on research, cannabis has been associated with relieving chronic pain, easing ADHD symptoms, and helping fight cancer, among other benefits. This has made the plant more acceptable across the globe, with various countries and states legalizing it. Dylan Morgan is a social media influencer educating the masses about the multiple benefits of the cannabis plant and how to use it. Born and raised in Ohio, Dylan was brought up by his mother, who struggled with drug addiction. He had to watch his mom work to break free from the addiction; an experience Dylan says opened his eyes to how drugs can hurt and destroy families and lives. However, when taken responsibly, they can be beneficial to the human body. This is what inspired Dylan to start his journey researching and learning more about the cannabis plant. Today Dylan advocates for the safe use of cannabis products. Through his Instagram and Facebook, he shares the knowledge that he has acquired over the years and reviews different products. He has attended a couple of events, including High Times and the Kushstock Festival. He's also a content creator for the High Times magazine. According to Dylan, although cannabis has become more accepted, the stigma is still there. “Cannabis users often face discrimination in the workplace or judgment and rejection from family and friends,” says Dylan. As an influencer, it's also challenging as you have to deal with your content being taken down for violating the many laws, especially as not all states have legalized it. While it might take longer for the stigma to fade away, Dylan believes that by helping people understand the cannabis plant more, the stereotypes around it will eventually die. He has made it his mission to spread positivity and share the benefits of the plant while also showing the fun side that people enjoy behind closed doors. Dylan is also encouraging the cannabis community to be proud of their cannabis use and views. Speaking about the challenges he has encountered on his journey, Dylan says as the cannabis industry is highly regulated, there are many obstacles. “It can be quite a hassle to make content as there are many things to be considered,” says Dylan. He adds that due to the various regulations, you have to deal with video deletions or violations, which he faced when he was getting started. However, Dylan overcame the challenge by clearly understanding the laid-out guidelines and creating interesting and informative content. His advice is to not give up on your dream and believe in yourself no matter what. “People will give you reasons why your idea will not work out, but that shouldn't stop you,” says Dylan. Dylan adds that failure is not the end of the road. Even if you fail, try again. When he first started creating content, Dylan had no experience recording videos, and he made mistakes. Even so, he didn't give up, Dylan learned from his failures, and he got to learn what he was doing wrong, which eventually helped him better understand the platform. Currently, he has over 350K followers on Instagram and 208K on Facebook.