Republicans in the U.S. Senate voted this week to block a bill that would have directed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct research into cannabis as a treatment for chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In a procedural vote on Wednesday, the Senate declined to advance the Veterans Affairs Medicinal Cannabis Research Bill (S. 326) with a vote of … [Read more...] about GOP Senators Kill Veterans Cannabis Research Bill
Veteran Affairs
Presidential Candidate Proposes Medical Marijuana Waivers For Military Veterans
Veterans do not have access to medical cannabis through the federal healthcare system, otherwise known as the Veterans Affairs or VA. The VA while no longer aggressively targeting cannabis users and identifying them as drug users, has a long way to go before we can see veterans gaining access to safer medical alternatives. All too often is cannabis the last option for people, … [Read more...] about Presidential Candidate Proposes Medical Marijuana Waivers For Military Veterans
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
American Legion Never Forgets
American Legion Never Forgets that Veterans Matter The American Legion is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans. This was the … [Read more...] about American Legion Never Forgets
Veteran Walks for Medical Marijuana
Veteran Walks for Medical Marijuana This is an amazing story from our neighbors to the north. Fabian Henry was walking on the side of the road one day in late March when a van pulled up alongside him. A Canadian military veteran on a 750-mile walk to protest cuts to the government’s medical marijuana program, Henry was nearing the end of his day. He had walked more than 10 … [Read more...] about Veteran Walks for Medical Marijuana
Federal Government Quietly Fails US Veterans
Federal Government Quietly Fails US Veterans
I am upset this wasn't shared by mainstream outlets. Congress failed to re-introduce language from a spending bill that would have allowed Veterans Administration doctors to recommend medical marijuana to patients. I read a lot of news, it would appear not enough. I understand that I'm being hard on myself, but I honestly find this … [Read more...] about Federal Government Quietly Fails US Veterans
WWE’s Veteran Career Panel & Networking Event with Hire Heroes USA
If you're a fellow veteran, WWE wants to help you leverage your military service into an amazing civilian career. Learn and network with WWE executives and human resource experts at the WWE Veteran Career Panel and Networking event! Click here for more info
This free Veteran Career Panel and Networking Event will be held at … [Read more...] about WWE’s Veteran Career Panel & Networking Event with Hire Heroes USA
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
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
