Articles tagged with "veterans"
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New York Adds PTSD as Qualifying Condition for Medical Cannabis
Ben Adlin - Published on November 13, 2017Read moreGov. Andrew Cuomo said potential beneficiaries include veterans as well as police officers and survivors of domestic violence, crime, and accidents.
How Veterans Are Leading the Fight for Cannabis Reform
Nick Etten - Published on November 11, 2017Read moreCannabis is saving the lives of veterans, and they’re using their battle-hardened skills to ensure their brothers and sisters gain full legal access to medical cannabis.
‘Human Rights? Lay Off, That Is None of Your Business’: The Week in Cannabis Quotes
Rebecca Kelley - Published on November 10, 2017Read morePhilippines President Duterte dismisses those pesky human rights violations, a 12-year old girl/badass sues Jeff Sessions, a former wrestler verbally bodyslams some nosy cops, and more.
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Blumenauer Calls for Cannabis Research to Combat Opioid Crisis
Lisa Rough - Published on October 11, 2017Read moreRep. Earl Blumenauer took the floor during a Committee hearing to make an impassioned plea for medical cannabis research.
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After Service, These Veterans Are Finding New Careers—in Cannabis
Hayley Fox - Published on September 6, 2017Read moreIn a warehouse outside Downtown Los Angeles, a group of military veterans are cultivating a new set of skills and transforming their careers.
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The VA can’t provide cannabis to veterans with PTSD, so this group gives it out for free
Bailey Rahn - Published on August 15, 2017Read moreBecause the VA can’t legally recommend medical marijuana to veterans, a group of California veterans is helping others heal from PTSD by providing them with free cannabis.
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House Committee Blocks Move to Allow VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Marijuana
Gage Peake - Published on July 26, 2017Read moreThe House Rules Committee blocked Rep. Earl Blumenauer’s (D-OR) budget amendment yesterday to allow VA doctors to recommend medical marijuana to veterans.
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Colorado Governor Signs PTSD Cannabis Bill Into Law
Ben Adlin - Published on June 6, 2017Read moreAfter a hard-fought effort by veterans groups and patient advocates, Colorado has added post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a qualifying condition for medical cannabis.
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Warrior Ethos: Colorado’s Battle to Allow Cannabis for PTSD
Haley Gray - Published on May 29, 2017Read moreAfter an incident in an Army commissary, veteran Matthew Kahl is fighting to expand cannabis access to help others find relief from PTSD.
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PTSD, insomnia, and cannabis: What’s the evidence say?
Katie Matlack - Published on May 25, 2017Read moreResearch is showing what’s been anecdotally known for years: Cannabis can help you fall asleep faster, and sleep better.
