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
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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
In The News – America’s largest veterans group wants Congress to treat marijuana like medicine
Via Vice News: A US military veterans group with more than 2 million members has formally called on Congress to "recognize cannabis as a drug with potential medical value" and make it easier for researchers to study whether marijuana is an effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries. The American Legion, the country's largest … [Read more...] about In The News – America’s largest veterans group wants Congress to treat marijuana like medicine
Alaskan Groups Provide Free Cannabis to Veterans.
Amazing work! Way to give back! While Alaska’s commercial marijuana market slowly forges ahead, some residents aren’t waiting for retail businesses to surface and are instead providing cannabis to the severely ill and veterans, all free of charge. Alaska Green Angels is one of these groups that has been giving away free cannabis for the past year. It was started as … [Read more...] about Alaskan Groups Provide Free Cannabis to Veterans.
In The News – Veterans Affairs Can Now Discuss Medical Marijuana Treatment
For the first time, Veterans Health Administration doctors will be able to authorize medical marijuana use for patients. Just one day before veterans marched to the White House to lobby for medical marijuana as a treatment for war trauma, the Senate passed legislation allowing doctors to discuss medical cannabis as a treatment option for patients in 23 … [Read more...] about In The News – Veterans Affairs Can Now Discuss Medical Marijuana Treatment