All posts tagged "Veterans"

Politics

Growing Acceptance of Medical Cannabis for Veterans, But Many Still in ‘Exile’

As evidence mounts for the efficacy of cannabis in treating PTSD, medical marijuana is fast being...

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.

Joint Opinions

This Memorial Day, Veterans Need More Medical Marijuana Access

While veterans living in regulated markets have had better access to medical marijuana than ever each...

Medical

Canada Cuts Medical Marijuana Provided to Veterans

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

Economics

John Boehner, Formerly Anti-Pot, Enters the Cannabis Industry

Despite the fact that he once opposed marijuana legalization, John Boehner announced this week that he...

Cannabis

VA Blames Prohibition for Lack of MMJ Research

Despite overwhelming evidence that veterans can benefit massively from cannabis medicine, obstacles created by federal prohibition...

Politics

4 Facts To Remember on the 16th Veterans Day Since 9/11

The difficulties that veterans face when returning home from the service have been well-documented. Here’s what...

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...

Cannabis

Federal Lawmakers Push VA to Initiate Medical Marijuana Research

Cannabis advocates continue to battle against Big Pharma.

Politics

America’s Largest Veterans Group Will Lobby Congress on Medical Marijuana

A major veterans organization is pushing for medical cannabis.

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...

Cannabis

Many Veterans Have to Break the Law to Use Medical Cannabis

For veterans in states with restrictive medical programs, acquiring the medicinal benefits of cannabis means breaking...

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...

Cannabis

Cannabis Catch-22 Leaves Military & Veterans in the Cold

Eight states now allow all adults 21 and over to cultivate, posses and consume cannabis. That’s...

Cannabis

Veterans Cultivate Cannabis & Community

When Jake Scallan returned home from Iraq, he wasn’t a morning person. He’d wake up in...

Cannabis

Christie Signs Bill Approving Marijuana for PTSD Treatment

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Veterans and others in New Jersey can now legally treat their post-traumatic...

Legal

PTSD Researcher: More Than Rescheduling Is Needed

Like you and a sizable contingent of members of Congress, Dr. Sue Sisley was disappointed the...

Joint Opinions

Veterans Deserve Medical Marijuana

As federal patients, Veterans are being prescribed extremely addictive pharmaceuticals linked to widespread death across the...