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Bill would launch clinical trials on cannabis use for vets pain, PTSD
The measure advanced out of a key Senate committee for the first time.
VA memo reminds staffers they can be fired for marijuana use
The message comes as advocates lobby VA to ease its stance against research and prescription of the drug.
Presidential candidate Yang supports psychedelic mushrooms for veterans’ medical treatment
“I’ve talked to veterans who’ve also benefited from psilocybin mushrooms," Yang said. "They said it was the only thing that actually has helped combat their PTSD. Pretty much if it’s going to help a veteran, we should make it easier, not harder, for them to get access to it."
By Dylan Gresik
Our veterans deserve the well-being that medical cannabis can provide
The brave men and women who have sacrificed their well-being in service to our country deserve access to all treatments that could potentially help them manage the often-severe medical consequences of combat, says the author of this commentary.
By Nick Etten
Quality of life is improving for many injured veterans, but health issues are on the rise as they age, survey says
A new survey from Wounded Warrior Project finds veterans have physical medical limitations but aren't seeking care for them.
Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen hit with new pot, CBD rules
The new directives are designed to guide service members in an era of evolving state and federal rules on cannabis products.
By Carl Prine
No VA loans for cannabis workers?
Veterans are being denied access to benefits they earned, lawmakers say.
By Brian Mackley
Stirring the pot: This veteran went from the Air Force to the cannabis business
Shon Williams is the chief development officer at Westleaf, a Canada-based company based in that grows, extracts and sells marijuana products.
By Joshua Axelrod
Vets groups vow to pressure Congress into following through on hard-won legislation
With the major battles over, these groups plan to dedicate themselves in 2019 to implementing these hard-fought bills and finding solutions for problems that have arisen with some of their provisions.
By Joshua Axelrod