Were you unable to make it out this weekend to Washington DC in support of the Plants Over Pills Veteran Rally? No worries, here is a little of the action you missed. Veterans from all over the country came to rally together for veteran access to cannabis. Cannabis should not be the last choice for veterans to have access too... It should be the first. We lose 22 … [Read more...] about Plants Over Pills
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Happy Memorial Day
Happy Memorial Day Today is Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country. This weekend is very important to me as well to many other veterans and individuals around the country. Too many brave women and men have given their lives in the name of liberty and freedom. The price they paid should … [Read more...] about Happy 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
Cannabis and Aromatherapy
Cannabis and Aromatherapy Understanding how cannabis works, is not easy and people have barely started to begin to understand the properties of the different varieties of this plant. In some ways, you can say the cannabis prohibition in the United States for the last 80 years has been the dark ages. We don't know the true history and understanding of this plant outside of … [Read more...] about Cannabis and Aromatherapy
Cannabis and PTSD
Cannabis and PTSD Good Morning Everyone. I hope all is well with you. I've been meaning to talk more about how cannabis helps me, specifically with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). I'm compassionate about cannabis, because using cannabis medically to treat my condition has allowed me to change my life for the better. War is not pretty and I don't know anyone that … [Read more...] about Cannabis and PTSD
Smoking SueZie – Veterans Day Weekend 2016
Veterans Day Weekend 2016 A Celebration of Compassion to Cultivate Healing Smoking SueZie had the honor to volunteer and celebrate in attendance, a diverse spread of Cannabis-Community events commemorating & supporting our United States Military Veterans this past Veterans Day Weekend. There was inarguably an incredible amount of uplifting support and positive energy … [Read more...] about Smoking SueZie – Veterans Day Weekend 2016
Remembering All on Veteran’s Day!
Happy Veteran's Day!!! Today I'm truly honored to be a Marine Corps Veteran. Veteran's Day was always one of my favorite holidays as a child. I remember how special it felt to celebrate with my grandfather, a WWII veteran. I was always eager to hear my grandfather's stories and experiences while serving in defense of our great nation. When he would share his memories, he … [Read more...] about Remembering All on Veteran’s Day!
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
New Jersey Veterans Win Right to Cannabis
New Jersey Veterans win the right to medicate with cannabis, but at what cost? While New Jersey Veterans finally have access to cannabis as a safer alternative to pharmaceuticals for the treatment of PTSD, there are barriers in the law that still make it complicated for veterans to have access to medicine today! On September 14th, Governor Christie, signed a bill into law … [Read more...] about New Jersey Veterans Win Right to Cannabis
Out of Combat: Veterans are still dying
Out of Combat: Veterans are still dying I recently heard that a local Connecticut Veteran lost his battle with PTSD this week. I did not know this individual personally, but as a fellow Marine, I felt like I lost one of my brothers. The impact is real, his family and friends will never be the same. I was able to talk to a friend of his and this person instantly told me how … [Read more...] about Out of Combat: Veterans are still dying