A U.S. Navy sailor has taken his fight to a Connecticut federal court, petitioning to have his military discharge status upgraded to "honorable" after being kicked out for marijuana use. This isn't just a simple case of a service member wanting to clear their record; it dives deep into how the armed forces handle the mental health of their troops.The airman’s defense hinges on … [Read more...] about Punished for Surviving? The Navy Veteran Taking the Military to Court Over Weed and PTSD
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Smoke Shops, Mushroom Gummies, and the Next Gray Market
I was reading a fascinating piece in High Times this morning about the exploding market for MDMA gummies, DMT vape cartridges, mushroom chocolates, and a growing list of psychedelic products finding their way into smoke shops, websites, and social media feeds around the world. The article painted a picture that felt very familiar to anyone who has followed cannabis over the … [Read more...] about Smoke Shops, Mushroom Gummies, and the Next Gray Market
Uncle Sam’s Unlikely Ally: The Pentagon Bets on MDMA for PTSD
In a development that would have sounded improbable just a decade ago, the U.S. Department of Defense is helping fund research into MDMA-assisted therapy as a potential treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. Once relegated to counterculture cautionary tales and nightclub lore, the psychoactive compound commonly known as ecstasy is now the subject of serious federal … [Read more...] about Uncle Sam’s Unlikely Ally: The Pentagon Bets on MDMA for PTSD
Medical Marijuana and PTSD: Growing Support, Ongoing Debate
In recent years, the intersection between medical marijuana and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has become a focal point of discussion among healthcare professionals, legislators, and patients alike. As more U.S. states legalize cannabis for medical use, PTSD continues to be one of the most commonly cited qualifying conditions. But despite growing anecdotal support, the … [Read more...] about Medical Marijuana and PTSD: Growing Support, Ongoing Debate
FDA authorizes clinical trials to study cannabis use for veterans with PTSD
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a non-for-profit company in California to proceed with clinical trials to study the effectiveness of smoking cannabis to treat post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans. MAPS — the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies — will initiate the short-term study of veterans who will smoke marijuana and … [Read more...] about FDA authorizes clinical trials to study cannabis use for veterans with PTSD
FDA approves clinical trials for medical cannabis to treat PTSD in military veterans
Following a three-year-long fight, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has finally given its blessing to a proposed clinical trial to study the efficacy of medical marijuana for military veterans who are smoking or vaping cannabis to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. The study, formally called MJP2, was only greenlit by the FDA this week after years of relentless lobbying … [Read more...] about FDA approves clinical trials for medical cannabis to treat PTSD in military veterans
PTSD… There’s Hope.
Marijuana Can Help Treat PTSD: Here's HowMarijuana is often thought of as a recreational drug, but new research suggests that it may also have therapeutic benefits for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to a study published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, marijuana may help reduce symptoms of PTSD in some patients.What is PTSD?PTSD is an acronym … [Read more...] about PTSD… There’s Hope.
Can memory loss be good? How cannabis can help with PTSD
By, Emma Stone on https://www.leafly.com For Scott Thompson, a San Diego artist and filmmaker, the simple act of opening a car door used to trigger an avalanche of overwhelming emotions. Thompson was involved in a car accident that caused a severe concussion and traumatic brain injury. Driving a car or even being a passenger set off crippling anxiety, panic attacks, and … [Read more...] about Can memory loss be good? How cannabis can help with PTSD
Psychiatrist Explores Possible Benefits Of Treating PTSD With Ecstasy Or Cannabis
Say what? Where have we heard this before? - Dabbin' Dad Dr. Julie Holland, author of the new book, Good Chemistry, says that when patients taking antidepressants have stopped experiencing relief, psychedelic drugs might be used in conjunction with talk therapy to help some work through past traumas. Milos Zivkovic/EyeEm/Getty Images People who have been taking … [Read more...] about Psychiatrist Explores Possible Benefits Of Treating PTSD With Ecstasy Or Cannabis
Teacher suspended over medical marijuana use says he’s an ex-Marine with PTSD
This makes our stomachs turn. Seriously, the school board should be embarrassed and their claims for not being made aware of his medical treatment are a clear violation of patient privacy rights. We hope this Marine gets his job back quickly and with a little extra compensation for his troubles. Veterans should be respected, not reprimanded and made into media-spectacles. … [Read more...] about Teacher suspended over medical marijuana use says he’s an ex-Marine with PTSD
