Feds open for medical marijuiana for veterans
Although the congress drags the feet, the medical community and the VA are more open to cannabis Military veterans in the United States pursue both the federal government and the m
Missouri assigns cannabist revenue to support veterans and addiction treatment programs
Missouri's cannabis industry has contributed significantly to government income and enables essential assignments to support the services of the veterans, the treatment program
Veterans with PTSD are given a little hope
Some good news from the government about veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and using marijuana. While our military is generally honored, medical treatment for
The government has until November to help veterans
Soldiers have returned with PTSD and other serious ailments. The AMA and the scientific community believe medical marijuana can help – but time is running out. In a statement
12 cannabis brands and organizations supporting veterans
Many military veterans are denied access to medical cannabis because it is illegal at the federal level. While there are some promising studies and many personal anecdotes about po
Military Veterans File Lawsuit Against New York’s Cannabis Licensing Rules
A group of four military veterans filed a lawsuit against New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) last week, alleging that the agency’s rules, which give priorit
House of Representatives approves spending bill amending veterans’ medical cannabis treatments
On July 26, the US House of Representatives approved the changes and added a substantial spending bill. Among those changes was an addition that would allow US Department of Vetera
Senate Committee Approves Bill Allowing VA to Recommend Cannabis to Veterans in Legal States
The Senate Budget Committee passed a budget last Thursday that includes an amendment that would allow Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) physicians to recommend medicinal cannabis
Marijuana supports veterans
When the American Revolution broke out in 1775, the colonists did not fight under a single flag. Most of the regiments involved in the Revolutionary War fought under their own flag
GOP Senators Kill Veterans Cannabis Research Act
Republicans in the US Senate voted this week to block a bill that would have directed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to research cannabis as a treatment for chronic pain a
Veterans are betting their lives on medicinal cannabis, so why doesn’t the military agree?
Why vets rely on pot! Meet Jack, a military veteran who valiantly served his country only to return home with wounds deeper than the eye could see. As he attempted to readjust to c
Study: 1 in 10 US veterans has used cannabis in the past year
While the United States has seen immense strides over the years in reforming cannabis laws and reshaping public opinion about the drug, the continuing lack of state legalization an
House lawmakers are reintroducing the bipartisan Equal Access to Veterans Act
Two House lawmakers on Thursday introduced bipartisan legislation to give military veterans access to medical marijuana. The bill, the Veterans Equal Access Act, was brought back i
House Republicans get an early jump on marijuana bills for gun owners and veterans
Now that the dust has settled over the drama surrounding the election of Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), the GOP-led House of Representatives is wasting no time in introducing the f
Veterans and Cannabis: What the Law Is Now and Where It Could Be Heading
It is well known and widely accepted that active duty military personnel cannot ingest even the slightest bit of THC. But what if they retire? The issue of US military veterans and
Senators Introduce Amendments For Legalizing Medical Cannabis For Veterans
By Joana Scopel Recently, Senators filed another pair of marijuana amendments to a large-scale defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Cannabis-related amen
Canada spent $135 million on medical cannabis for veterans last year, US spent $0.00 on cannabis for veterans
The government of Canada places a high value on the welfare of its veterans compared to its southern neighbors. One of the ways this was demonstrated was by introducing a reimburse
House Committee rejects bipartisan spending bill amendment that improves veterans’ access to medical marijuana
Through Nina Zdinjak The House Rules Committee on Monday rejected bipartisan spending law changes aimed at improving veterans’ access to medicinal cannabis on procedural grou
SECURE banking, access to medical marijuana for veterans in house approved as part of the National Defense Act
Through Maureen Meihan After the House of Representatives approved two amendments to psychedelics research Wednesday, another package of bills, including bank and veteran access, w
No cops getting high, veterans want MMJ access, mother of sick child pushes for legalization
Thailand’s police officers are not allowed to get high at work Thailand recently became the first country in Asia to legalize marijuana, and it seems the police are benefitin