Articles tagged with "veterans"
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The Shake: California Police and Prisons Fight Legalization, and Vets Can Talk to Docs About Cannabis
Ben Adlin - Published on May 19, 2016Read moreToronto dispensaries vow to fight the mayor’s crackdown, Vermont entrepreneurs are feeling bullish, and the DEA is a stick in the mud.
The Shake: California’s Golden Opportunity for Legalization
Ben Adlin - Published on May 4, 2016Read moreCanadian cities launch dispensary crackdowns, Chris Christie throws a cannabis tantrum, and Washington tells kids to “Listen2YourSelfie.”
DEA Finally Approves Study on Cannabis and PTSD
Bruce Barcott - Published on April 21, 2016Read moreThe DEA’s approval means the research, which has been stalled for five years, can move forward. But it’s easier said than done.
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The Shake: Obama Frees 61 Inmates and Whoopi Tackles Period Pain
Ben Adlin - Published on March 30, 2016Read moreMicrosoft’s racist chatbot turns out to be a cannabis fan, a Colorado ski town considers tossing edibles, and a faithful dog brings home a massive haul.
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Watch This: A Texas Veteran’s Mic Drop Moment to a Senator Regarding Legalization
Lisa Rough - Published on March 19, 2016Read moreTexas legislators passed a CBD law, but they seem to have forgotten its exceptionally narrow scope…at least until this veteran pushing for access reminded them of the law’s limitations.
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The Shake: Cannabis Pharmaceutical Works for Kids, Graham Signs on to CARERS Act, and a Prison May Become a Cannabis Farm
Bruce Barcott - Published on March 14, 2016Read moreA California prohibitionist says cannabis causes mass murder, Alaska hires seed-to-sale tracker, and new legalization groups launch in Louisiana and Nebraska. Get today’s top headlines in The Shake.
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The Shake: Cannabis Cup Permit Lost, Psychosis Gene Found
Lisa Rough - Published on February 17, 2016Read moreThe High Times Cannabis Cup is looking for a new home, Veterans Affairs doctors may finally be able to talk about cannabis, and the opening of a Massachusetts dispensary is marred by protest.
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Senate Approves Funding Bill Allowing Medical Marijuana for Veterans
Lisa Rough - Published on November 11, 2015Read moreJust in time for Veterans Day, the Senate passed a bill allowing doctors in the Veterans Administration to recommend medical marijuana to their patients in states where it is legal.
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The U.S. Senate Voted to Allow Veterans Access to Medical Cannabis
Lisa Rough - Published on May 26, 2015Read moreThe U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee voted to approve an amendment that would allow doctors in the Department of Veteran Affairs to recommend medical marijuana to veterans.
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Congress May Expand Veteran Access to Cannabis for PTSD
Bailey Rahn - Published on February 12, 2015Read moreLast Tuesday the Veterans Equal Access Act was reintroduced, a law that would grant VA doctors the ability to recommend medical marijuana for PTSD.
