Out of Combat: Veterans are still dying I recently heard that a local Connecticut Veteran lost his battle with PTSD this week. I did not know this individual personally, but as a fellow Marine, I felt like I lost one of my brothers. The impact is real, his family and friends will never be the same. I was able to talk to a friend of his and this person instantly told me how … [Read more...] about Out of Combat: Veterans are still dying
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Veteran Homelessness
"The words homeless and Veteran should never go together" Love this story, here is how one man is on a quest to end Veteran homelessness. For more information about Vet Hunters visit their website h/t: Uproxx … [Read more...] about Veteran Homelessness
In The News – America’s largest veterans group wants Congress to treat marijuana like medicine
Via Vice News: A US military veterans group with more than 2 million members has formally called on Congress to "recognize cannabis as a drug with potential medical value" and make it easier for researchers to study whether marijuana is an effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries. The American Legion, the country's largest … [Read more...] about In The News – America’s largest veterans group wants Congress to treat marijuana like medicine
PTSD Study Recruiting Veterans
This is amazing to hear for veterans in the Baltimore and Phoenix areas. I hope this study publishes what veterans already know across the United States! I plead to all politicians, Open your eyes and ears! Listen to the citizens and those veterans that have gone to fight for democracy and this great nation. Cannabis is medicine!!!! It's time to deschedule cannabis … [Read more...] about PTSD Study Recruiting Veterans
Grow for Vets!
Good Morning! As you know Dabbin Dad was started as a blog for me to have an outlet as a Veteran and Cannabis patient, describing and advocating for cannabis use to treat PTSD. I'm glad to be able to meet, learn and discuss other conditions patients are having and how cannabis is helping them. Honestly, this is the most satisfying part of all of this! We would all agree … [Read more...] about Grow for Vets!
Life with PTSD
Good Morning Everyone! I hope you are enjoying the remainder of the weekend as today’s weather looks promising after the last few days of rain. I’ve been dealing with some pressures and inner demons the past week. I feel bad that I’ve secluded myself from Dabbin Dad. I wanted to post more, but … [Read more...] about Life with PTSD
Bill to Eliminate Veteran State Fees for MMP
A good friend passed onto me a great piece of knowledge the other day about some new legislation pending in Hartford, which could eliminate the cost of state fees associated with the CT Medical Marijuana Program for veterans. The bill will require the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to waive the registration and administration fees for veterans registered as qualifying … [Read more...] about Bill to Eliminate Veteran State Fees for MMP
Danksgiving Weekend
Good morning world! I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving/Danksgiving weekend. I decided to keep with the holiday spirit and spend the weekend with my loving family and friends. I truly felt blessed to have so many loved ones around. Thanksgiving was a hustle, mainly for my wife who not only hosted Thanksgiving, but also a dinner party last night for some great … [Read more...] about Danksgiving Weekend
VA Response to Veterans with PTSD
I came across this interesting page on the VA.gov site. This is the official response to Veterans with PTSD who treat with cannabis. It really shows how the Veteran Affairs truly is unwilling to investigate the truths about cannabis. To the Veteran Affairs, we are only drug addicts, but to me... I see more than 40,000 dedicated veterans, who are not ashamed to admit they … [Read more...] about VA Response to Veterans with PTSD
Veteran Suicide in Philly
I really hate reading about suicide, regardless of the situation, but to hear a Veteran decided to make a life-ending decision at the Veteran Affairs Hospital in Philadelphia on Thursday is heart breaking to me. I can relate, I had some dark times. It's easy to say it gets better, but it doesn't feel like that when you're rock bottom. If anyone every wants to talk, I'm … [Read more...] about Veteran Suicide in Philly