Cannabis and PTSD: A Veteran’s Story By Che Capri
Sadly it was not the war to end all wars and the war machine still rumbles across the globe
Medicinal versus Recreational Cannabis Use among Returning Veterans
Although increasing rates of cannabis use and cannabis use disorder (CUD) are well-documented among veterans, little is known about their use of cannabis specifically for medicinal purposes. The most frequently endorsed conditions for medicinal cannabis (MC) use were anxiety/stress, PTSD, pain, depression, and insomnia.
Have the Veteran Affairs Canada violated veterans rights?
Veterans for Healing organization are backing the lawsuit to try and ensure that nothing similar happens to veterans in the future.
Veterans tell of medical marijuana use in defiance of backward federal policy
Joshua James Frey is clear: “Without medical marijuana I would be dead.” This Marine Corps veteran is a two-time Purple Heart awardee. He is among the former warfighters, led by the American Legion, who are on the frontlines of the fight for a sensible, federal medical marijuana policy. They are pushing a reluctant Uncle Sam…
Survey says veterans strongly back legalizing medical marijuana
Veterans tend to be an older, more conservative group, but that doesn’t stop them from advocating for a radical change in direction from the nation’s outdated policies on marijuana. The American Legion, represents many conservative veterans, but that doesn’t stop it from taking progressive positions on certain key issues. A survey released Thursday by the American…