President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intent to nominate former Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) to head up the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)—a choice that raises questions about how the agency might navigate marijuana issues given his prior record of voting against medical cannabis access for military veterans during his time in Congress. Collins did seem to shift … [Read more...] about Trump’s Pick To Lead VA Voted Against Letting Agency Doctors Recommend Medical Marijuana To Veterans, Before He Adopted A Pro-Reform Position
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House bill would allow veterans to talk about medical marijuana with VA doctors
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A bipartisan group of Representatives are rallying support for a bill that would allow Veterans Affairs doctors more flexibility in discussing the issue of medical marijuana with their patients. Currently, veterans who want to consider using medical marijuana can’t rely on doctors at the VA to give them recommendations, opinions, or even help them to fill … [Read more...] about House bill would allow veterans to talk about medical marijuana with VA doctors
Bill would launch clinical trials on cannabis use for vets pain, PTSD
A grower displays cannabis at the Higher Path medical marijuana dispensary in Los Angeles in December 2017. (Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images) A key Senate panel on Thursday advanced legislation for the first time which would require Veterans Affairs officials to hold clinical trials on using medicinal cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain and post-traumatic stress. The … [Read more...] about Bill would launch clinical trials on cannabis use for vets pain, PTSD
Memorial Day
Have a Safe Memorial Day with Family and Friends Today is to remember those who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice for us to have freedom and liberty. Join us in observing the National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 pm, local time. Help Veterans gain federal access to medicinal cannabis! Contact your Elected-officials! Check out Dabbin Dad for all your … [Read more...] about Memorial Day
Veterans to March on Washington DC
Veterans to March on Washington DC Attention all veterans!!! Are you able to be in Washington DC Saturday morning? We march to protest the Department of Veteran Affairs in hopes to raise awareness that vets should be granted access to cannabis as a safer medical alternative. The studies are out and available. Politicians and VA administrators just need to open … [Read more...] about Veterans to March on Washington DC
