Montel Williams Talks Cannabis and Military Service

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Emmy Award Winning TV Host Montel Williams has had a storied career as a Marine, Navy Officer, Entertainer, Cannabis Advocate and supporter of our active military and Veterans.
Montel enlisted in the Marines in 1975 and soon after found himself attending the prestigious Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He spent over 20 years in the military leaving the service in 1996, but never really taking off the uniform. For the next several years Montel traveled the country talking to youth about the importance of staying school.
After seeing Montel speak, a well established Producer offered Montel the career that would change his life. Montel went on to host the Emmy Award winning Montel Williams Show for 17 years.
While filming his hugely popular talk show in 1999 Montel was diagnosed with MS. He became dependent on Opioids until a doctor turned him on to Marijuana as an alternative. Montel has been one of the countries biggest advocates for the legalization of cannabis and CBDs. He has his own cannabis product line called Inspire.
Montel also hosts a show called Military Makeover where he helps veterans get new homes.
You can also catch Montel hosting both his podcasts Lets Be Blunt with Montel Williams and Free Thinking with Montel Williams.