Hold onto your tie-dye shirts, because the government is officially getting into the psychedelic game. In a move that sounds like a plot twist from a 1960s movie, two Trump administration cabinet members have announced a brand-new partnership between the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Their mission is to collaborate on … [Read more...] about Tripping for the Troops: Feds and VA Team Up to Explore Psychedelic Therapies
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Veterans Can Talk About Cannabis With VA Doctors—But Don’t Expect a Recommendation
For many veterans, medical cannabis has become part of their healthcare routine. They use it to manage chronic pain, PTSD, sleep disorders, anxiety, and a range of conditions tied to their military service. But new documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request reveal just how complicated those conversations can become inside the Department of Veterans … [Read more...] about Veterans Can Talk About Cannabis With VA Doctors—But Don’t Expect a Recommendation
VA Weed Policy Breakthrough?
Bipartisan lawmakers in Congress have introduced a new amendment that could finally open the door for military veterans to get medical marijuana recommendations directly through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The proposal—led by Reps. Brian Mast (R-FL), Dave Joyce (R-OH), and Dina Titus (D-NV)—would block the VA from enforcing long-standing rules that currently … [Read more...] about VA Weed Policy Breakthrough?
VA Gives Veterans a Psych-Bump — Then Cuts the Throttle
In a striking turn in the ongoing debate over psychedelic-assisted therapy for mental health care, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has rejected a suicide-prevention grant application from No Fallen Heroes — a nonprofit that helps veterans access psychedelic therapy programs abroad. The group, which facilitates trauma-informed support and “sacred-medicine healing … [Read more...] about VA Gives Veterans a Psych-Bump — Then Cuts the Throttle
Trump’s Pick To Lead VA Voted Against Letting Agency Doctors Recommend Medical Marijuana To Veterans, Before He Adopted A Pro-Reform Position
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
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
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! … [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
