The U.S. Senate has passed a measure that will allow veterans living in medical marijuana states to take advantage of those programs without consequence. Read article here: High Times
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Senate Approves Funding Bill That Allows Veterans to Access Medical Marijuana
Amendment Would Allow VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Marijuana to Their Patients in States Where It’s Legal The Senate today passed the FY2016 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Bill, which includes language to allow Veterans Administration (VA) doctors to recommend medical marijuana to their patients in states where medical marijuana is legal. The […]
New York Advocates for Medical Marijuana Launch Billboard Campaign Around State to Help Veterans and Others Suffering from PTSD
Billboards to Run In Syracuse, Rochester, Albany and Other Media Markets Across the State On the Eve of Veterans Day, Patient Advocates Ask Cuomo Administration to Grant Veterans Suffering from PTSD Access to Medical Marijuana New York — Today, on the eve of Veterans Day, Compassionate Care NY and the Drug Policy Alliance launched a […]
Group Of Veterans Will Sue Colorado For Right To Use Cannabis For PTSD
Four war veterans and a victim of sexual assault sued Colorado for refusing to allow medical marijuana to be prescribed for post-traumatic stress disorder — an odd case for a state that allows marijuana to be used for fun. The plaintiffs include an Army sniper who served two tours of duty in Iraq, an 11-year […]
In Historic Vote, Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Veterans Medical Marijuana Amendment
First Time Senate Has Voted on Marijuana Law Reform Amendment Would Allow VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Marijuana to Their Patients in States Where It’s Legal The Senate Appropriations Committee passed a bipartisan amendment today, 18 to 12, allowing Veterans Administration (VA) doctors to recommend medical marijuana to their patients in states where medical marijuana […]
Veterans’ Group & Website Resource List
A list of organizations and websites that can help vets who need information or help regarding marijuana-related and other issues. Read article here: High Times
TODAY: U.S. House Voting on Bipartisan Amendment Allowing Veterans Administration (VA) Doctors to Discuss Medical Use of Marijuana
36 States Allow Use of Some Form of Marijuana for Medical Reasons, but VA Doctors Prohibited from Recommending Medical Marijuana to Patients Amendment Comes as Support for Medical Marijuana Increases in Congress As early as this afternoon the U.S. House could vote on an amendment that would allow doctors that work for the Veterans Administration […]
Colorado Veterans Suffering From PTSD Denied Legal Marijuana in Colorado
Veterans With PTSD Who Use Legal Marijuana in Colorado Can Lose VA Medical Care and Benefits Legislation to Add PTSD As Qualifying Condition for Medical Marijuana Rejected By Colorado Legislature DENVER – Yesterday, a bill failed to pass the Colorado House State, Veterans, and Military Affairs committee that would have added post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) […]
New Mexico Patients and Veterans Fighting Employment Discrimination and Stigma from Medical Professionals that Create Barriers to Medical Marijuana
November 9: New Mexico State Rep. Antonio Maestas, Veterans and the Drug Policy Alliance Come Together to Share Stories and Answer Questions About Veterans’ Access to Medical Marijuana Albuquerque — After many returning veterans seeking to enroll in New Mexico’s medical marijuana program to combat symptoms of PTSD and other qualifying conditions began sharing stories […]
Top 5 Strains for Veterans
Veterans and others suffering from post traumatic stress tend to favor indica-dominant marijuana varieties over their sativa-dominant counterparts. Soothing and relaxing, indicas ease pain without inducing anxiety or heightening senses. Here are five distinctly different … High Times