News About Medical Cannabis for Veterans

Florida Bill Proposes Waiving Veteran Medical Cannabis Card Fees

Fri / Nov 22nd

Florida state Sen. Janet Cruz and Rep. Adam Hattersley, both Democrats, have introduced companion bills to waive the cost of… Read More

Study Finds Cannabis Could Reduce PTSD Symptoms

Wed / Nov 6th

Research published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology suggests that “cannabis use may contribute to reducing the association between post-traumatic stress… Read More

Former VA Secretary: “Time Is Now” to Research Medical Cannabis

Fri / Oct 18th

In an interview with Task & Purpose, former Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin said the “time is now” to research… Read More

Jason Ambrosino: CBD Hemp Flower for Veterans

Fri / Oct 4th

Jason Ambrosino recently joined our podcast host TG Branfalt to talk about the New York hemp and cannabis markets, how… Read More

Study: California Veterans Replacing Drugs & Alcohol with Cannabis

Tue / Jun 18th

Nearly two-thirds of California military veterans reported using cannabis to treat chronic pain, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and insomnia… Read More

Department of Veterans Affairs Opposes Three MMJ-for-Vets Bills

Fri / May 3rd

The Department of Veterans Affairs is opposing three federal legislative proposals that would allow the VA to research medical cannabis… Read More

Medical Cannabis Expansions Introduced to Illinois House

Tue / Apr 16th

A bill to make Illinois’ medical cannabis program permanent and expand the state’s qualifying condition list has been introduced in… Read More

Lawmakers Propose Three Bills Addressing Veterans and Medical Cannabis

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

Pete Sessions’ Replacement Won’t Block Cannabis Reform

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

Korey Rowe: Helping Combat Veterans Heal with Cannabis

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

Bipartisan Lawmakers Ask VA Secretary to Research MMJ as Opioid Alternative

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

Senate Approves Medical Cannabis Protections for Veterans

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

House Rules Committee Blocks Opioid Crisis Amendments

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

MMJ For Veterans Amendment Approved By Senate Committee

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

House Committee Advances Measure Allowing VA to Study MMJ

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

Bi-Partisan Bill Would Make Clear Veterans Affairs can Study MMJ

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

Derek Cloutier: Veterans, PTSD, and Medical Cannabis

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

Veterans Heath Administration Directive Allows Vets to Discuss MMJ with VA Doctors

Wed / Dec 20th

According to a federal Veterans Health Administration directive – 1315 – dated Dec. 8, “VHA providers and/or pharmacists” are now… Read More

American Legion Poll Finds Near-Unanimous Support for MMJ Research

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

Cody Stevenson: Working Hard for the Right Reasons

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

Delaware Eases MMJ Access for PTSD Patients

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

Advocacy Groups Head to D.C. Pushing for Cannabis Protections, Reforms

Wed / Aug 30th

In less than two weeks advocates will bear down on the nation’s capital in an effort to lobby federal lawmakers… Read More

House Republicans Block Veterans Equal Access and Hemp Water Rights Budget Amendments

Wed / Jul 26th

According to a report from MassRoots, The House Rules Committee is blocking two cannabis-related budget amendments from floor consideration, ruling… Read More

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Veterans Equal Access Amendment

Fri / Jul 14th

The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved an amendment as part of the 2018 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies… Read More

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