The flags ripple, horns blast, and every bar and street corner wears its patriotism like a uniform on Veterans Day. “Thank you for your service” echoes across sidewalks and social feeds as people look veterans in the eye with genuine respect. Yet, after the parades end and the gratitude fades, there’s another reality for those who served, a quieter, darker battle fought in … [Read more...] about The High Honor Of Freedom: Veterans Day, Cannabis, And The Battle For Healing
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CT to consider decriminalization of psychedelic mushrooms. What you should know.
Hallucinogenic mushrooms were often dismissed by mainstream medicine as illicit drugs in the 1960s and 1970s. But now, in a major shift, the psychedelic drugs are seen as offering possible relief for illnesses like depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. In the same way that marijuana was considered for decades as an illegal drug, a societal shift allowed a refocus on … [Read more...] about CT to consider decriminalization of psychedelic mushrooms. What you should know.
Wisconsin Lawmakers Push To Improve Veterans’ Access to Magic Mushrooms
The legislation, co-sponsored by Republican and Democratic lawmakers, would create “a new separate nonlapsible trust fund designated as the medicinal psilocybin treatment fund and establishes a pilot program to study the effects of medicinal psilocybin treatment on patients with post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD),” according to a summary of the bill. The bill would require … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Lawmakers Push To Improve Veterans’ Access to Magic Mushrooms
Parties appear to have reached agreement in CAURD lawsuit that has held up N.Y. cannabis industry development
A group of New York service-disabled military veterans suing New York's Office of Cannabis Management's Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensaries program appear to be close to reaching a settlement with the state. In a motion filed Monday, Brian T. Burns, counsel for the plaintiffs, said the parties had reached an agreement in principle. The lawsuit claimed the legal cannabis … [Read more...] about Parties appear to have reached agreement in CAURD lawsuit that has held up N.Y. cannabis industry development
Veterans Day: A Dabbin-Dad Perspective on Weed, Veterans, and the Battle for Safe Access
In the savage heart of America's consciousness, where the smoke of battle mingles with the haze of herb, there lies a peculiar intersection — Veterans Day and the enigmatic dance with marijuana.Veterans Day, a time when the nation gathers to salute those who've marched into the abyss of chaos, is a frenzied carnival of patriotism. Yet, beneath the surface, the struggle of the … [Read more...] about Veterans Day: A Dabbin-Dad Perspective on Weed, Veterans, and the Battle for Safe Access
GOP Senators Kill Veterans Cannabis Research Bill
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
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.
Hempstock II Coming Soon
In and through the rolling hills of Connecticut in North Stonington is a working farm. The farm is called Better Together Connecticut Inc. (Non-Profit). What they do there is both unique and amazing in their community and industry. It’s operated by Dr. Stefana Pecher and recently we had a great conversation about her upcoming event. It’s the 2nd Annual … [Read more...] about Hempstock II Coming Soon
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
Canna Care Docs – Veteran Appreciation Days
Veteran Appreciation Days Attention. Attention. All Veterans from New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, Delaware, Maryland and Illinois. It's roll call! How many veterans are from these states, more importantly how many of you are medical marijuana patients or want to be? If you are, you should know that Canna Care Docs locations are offering … [Read more...] about Canna Care Docs – Veteran Appreciation Days
