Many veterans of the U.S. military turn to cannabis to treat themselves after they return home. Whether it is used for PTSD or one of the myriad other medical applications that cannabis serves, we believe that veterans have earned the right to choose their own path to healing.
Tue / Jul 7th
An amendment to the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act would give a path for service members to re-enlist in the military even if they have consumed cannabis during their time away.
Thu / Mar 12th
Two bills aiming to improve veterans’ access to medical cannabis have passed through the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee this week.
Mon / Mar 9th
A recent Veterans Affairs memo confirmed that employees of the agency can still be fired for cannabis use, even if they live in states where it has been legalized for personal use.
Fri / Nov 22nd
Companion legislation recently proposed in both of Florida’s legislative bodies proposes waiving medical cannabis card fees for veterans.
Wed / Nov 6th
A recent study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology suggests that medical cannabis could significantly reduce PTSD symptoms such as severe depression and suicidal states.
Fri / Oct 18th
Former Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin has called on the federal government to eliminate the “hoops” making cannabis research so difficult.
Fri / Oct 4th
Jason Ambrosino is founder of the Veterans Hemp Market, a New York-based organization dedicated to providing hemp flower products for “military veterans, patriots, and the everyday warrior.”
Tue / Jun 18th
A recent study shows that nearly two-thirds of military veterans in California have replaced prescription medications with cannabis in the treatment of chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and insomnia.
Fri / May 3rd
A consultant for the Department of Veteran Affairs said that until the DEA and Department of Justice establish clear guidelines, the agency could not move forward with approval of cannabis for vets.
Tue / Apr 16th
A proposal in Illinois would make the state’s medical cannabis program permanent and add 12 new conditions to the state’s qualifying conditions list.
Wed / Nov 14th
Just days after Veterans Day, a bipartisan group of lawmakers announced three new bills aimed at studying and reforming the Department… Read More
Wed / Nov 14th
Next year’s House Rules Committee Chairman Jim McGovern, the replacement for cannabis opponent Pete Sessions, has promised to allow open… Read More
Fri / Oct 26th
Korey Rowe is the documentary filmmaker behind Mile Marker, a powerful investigative film that follows Korey on a journey across… Read More
Wed / Sep 5th
A bipartisan group of federal lawmakers sent a letter last week asking the Department of Veterans Affairs to investigate medical… Read More
Tue / Jun 26th
U.S. Senators voted 86-5 on Monday in favor of legislation that establishes protections for veterans seeking state-legal medical cannabis therapies,… Read More
Fri / Jun 15th
On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Rules once again blocked two amendments crafted to fight the opioid… Read More
Fri / Jun 8th
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee approved on Thursday an amendment to SB 3024 that ensures access to medical marijuana cannot… Read More
Wed / May 9th
The House Veterans’ Affairs Committee has unanimously voted to advance a measure to allow the Department of Veterans Affairs to… Read More
Wed / Apr 18th
A bi-partisan bill has been introduced in the House to make clear that the Department of Veterans Affairs has the authority… Read More
Thu / Mar 29th
Derek Cloutier is the president and co-founder of the New England Veterans Alliance, a non-profit organization that helps veterans reduce… Read More
Wed / Dec 20th
According to a federal Veterans Health Administration directive – 1315 – dated Dec. 8, “VHA providers and/or pharmacists” are now… Read More
Fri / Nov 3rd
A poll conducted by the American Legion, a U.S. veteran’s organization, found that 92 percent of veteran households support research… Read More
Tue / Oct 3rd
Cody Stevenson is a serial entrepreneur with an emphasis in the digital space, and he is the current Director of… Read More
Wed / Sep 20th
Delaware post-traumatic stress disorder patients now have easier access to the state’s medical cannabis program after Gov. John Carney signed… Read More