All posts tagged "PTSD"

Medical

Despite Adult-Use Legalization, Veterans Are Awaiting Medical Cannabis

On Veterans Day, many of America’s former soldiers find themselves without access to plant medicine that...

Culture

Henna, Herb & Healing with Natasha Singh

A henna artist turns to cannabis to treat her PTSD.

CBD

Congressional Measure Allows Military to Use CBD

A new amendment to the Defense Department budget could allow service members to use CBD products—a...

CBD

Meet the Retired Marine Who Developed a CBD Line Specifically for Veterans

Steve Danyluk was inspired to found Warfighter Hemp and help scores of veterans become opioid-free and...

In History

Legendary Emerald Triangle Freedom Fighter B.E. Smith Dies at 72

The Trinity County grower, who did time in federal prison for openly cultivating cannabis under California's...

Medical

After 4-Year Wait, Louisiana Medical Patients Can Get Some Weed

Advocates worry "most restrictive" rules in the country may not be sustainable.

Medical

Texas Lawmaker Lies about Pot & Veteran Suicides to Block Medical Access

70% of military veterans dead by suicide had THC in their systems, according to Donna Campbell,...

Medical

Dr. Sue Sisley’s PTSD Medical Marijuana Research Is Complete

Study considering the ability of cannabis to treat PTSD has concluded.

Medical

Why Isn’t Medical Marijuana Available for Mental Illness?

One out of 6 Americans use pharmaceutical drugs to treat an emotional or mental issue. In...

Medical

Marijuana Is Good For Insomnia, Bad For Dreams

Cannabis can help with restless nights by suppressing REM sleep.

Industry Events

University of Michigan to Host Cannabis Conference Ahead of November Legalization Vote

With Michigan facing a legalization initiative this November, the student-organized cannabis conference is intended, among other...

Politics

Widows Support Cannabis for PTSD, as Congress Introduces Bill to Legalize Pot for Veterans

The topic of cannabis for veterans suffering from PTSD has again shot into the mainstream, as...

Medical

Vets to Protest For Medical Marijuana Outside VA Headquarters

This Veterans' Day, a group of veterans will be camping out at the national offices of the...

Medical

Former Navy SEAL Pushes the Feds to Legalize Medical Marijuana

Co-founder of Veterans Cannabis Project is in a unique position to change national policy.

Medical

Florida Patients Fight for the Right to Spark Up

Florida’s medical marijuana program currently forbids the smoking of cannabis flower, but patients say this contradicts...

Legal

Georgia Residents Want Recreational Marijuana Now

An impressive 55 percent of Georgia's population supports legalizing cannabis.

Medical

Canada Cuts Medical Marijuana Provided to Veterans

Daily limits on cannabis use imposed on veterans a year ago are having devastating results.

Cannabis

U.S. Veterans Might Soon Have Legal Access To Cannabis for PTSD

A new study on cannabis and PTSD has brought legal cannabis for veterans a little bit...

Politics

Safe Cannabis Access for Veterans Moves Forward in Congress

A major Senate committee has approved an amendment to the military appropriations bill that would allow military...

Politics

Access to MMJ for Veterans Grows, But the Struggle Continues

On Memorial Day, we honor those military service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. But for...