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.
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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.
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‘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.
