A Republican state senator in Florida has introduced legislation that would expand the state’s medical marijuana program in ways that are both practical and politically notable, signaling continued momentum for reform within a traditionally conservative framework.The proposal would extend the validity of medical marijuana patient identification cards from one year to two years, … [Read more...] about Twice as Nice: Florida GOP’s Medical Marijuana Proposal Puts Veterans First (and Makes Paperwork Less Painful)
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Denied Again: How America’s Veterans Are Still Shut Out of Medical Cannabis
As Veterans Day rolls around, America blasts patriotic anthems, posts flag-filtered selfies, and thanks its heroes for their service. But for many of those same veterans, the battle isn’t over — it’s just changed arenas. This time, the fight is for something different: medical cannabis access. And despite years of lip service, they’re losing. The Cold War on … [Read more...] about Denied Again: How America’s Veterans Are Still Shut Out of Medical Cannabis
VA Official Calls for Federal Preparedness as Psychedelic Therapies Move Toward Mainstream Veteran Care
A top Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) official has urged the federal government to begin preparing for the expanding role of psychedelic-assisted therapies in treating mental health conditions among U.S. veterans. Rachel Yehuda, director of mental health at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in New York, emphasized during a recent interview that the VA must … [Read more...] about VA Official Calls for Federal Preparedness as Psychedelic Therapies Move Toward Mainstream Veteran Care
Veterans and Reform Advocates Urge Congress to Modernize Federal Cannabis Laws
In Washington, D.C., a coalition of military veterans and criminal justice reform advocates recently gathered on Capitol Hill to push for sweeping changes to federal cannabis policy. The coordinated effort, led by the nonprofit organizations Last Prisoner Project (LPP) and Balanced Veterans Network (BVN), called on lawmakers to recognize both the therapeutic potential of … [Read more...] about Veterans and Reform Advocates Urge Congress to Modernize Federal Cannabis Laws
Cannabis Use Among Older Veterans: Rising Trends and Emerging Concerns
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open reveals that over 10% of U.S. veterans aged 65 to 84 have used cannabis in the past month, with more than a third of these users meeting the criteria for cannabis use disorder (CUD) . This trend underscores the growing prevalence of cannabis use among older veterans, primarily for medical reasons such as pain management and sleep … [Read more...] about Cannabis Use Among Older Veterans: Rising Trends and Emerging Concerns
The High Honor Of Freedom: Veterans Day, Cannabis, And The Battle For Healing
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
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
