Grinspoon (Dr. Lester Grinspoon)

Dr. Lester Grinspoon was an influential American psychiatrist and a prominent advocate for the legalization of marijuana. He spent much of his career challenging the stigma surrounding cannabis, arguing for its medical benefits and advocating for research on its therapeutic potential. Grinspoon authored several books, including "Marihuana: The Forbidden Medicine," which highlighted the drug’s medicinal uses. His work contributed significantly to the evolving conversation about cannabis in medicine and policy, making him a respected figure in both the psychiatric and cannabis communities. Grinspoon’s efforts helped shape public perception and policy regarding marijuana use in the United States.