Bill to Allow MMJ for PTSD Moving Forward in Colorado
Wed / Feb 1st
A bill allowing medical cannabis use as a post-traumatic stress disorder therapy is set to be introduced this session in… Read More
PTSD
PTSD studies are showing that cannabis can be helpful in working through the root trauma that causes the diagnosis. Veterans and other trauma survivors have been using medical cannabis with good results, read more about this in these articles:
What Medical Conditions Qualify for a Medical Marijuana Prescription?
Fri / Jan 27th
Medical cannabis is legal in dozens of states and many find themselves wondering what qualifies for a medical marijuana prescription. Read about what patients need for a prescription, which conditions qualify for medical pot, and any other facts worth noting before making a doctor’s appointment.
PTSD Added to Minnesota MMJ List
Fri / Dec 2nd
Minnesota’s Department of Health has added post-traumatic stress disorder to the state’s medical cannabis qualifying list, the Associated Press reports.… Read More
American Legion Affirms Resolution Backing Medical Marijuana
Wed / Sep 7th
The American Legion’s Committee on Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation is calling on the DEA to “license privately-funded medical marijuana operations”… Read More
Petition for Gov. Christie to Sign MMJ Program Expansion Gains Significant Traction
Tue / Sep 6th
A petition calling on New Jersey Gov. Christ Christie to sign legislation adding post-traumatic stress disorder to the list of… Read More
Study to Determine MMJ’s Effectiveness as PTSD Treatment Now Accepting Applications
Wed / Aug 3rd
A study aimed at determining whether cannabis can help relieve post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms is ready for volunteers, the Military… Read More
New Jersey Approves Cannabis for PTSD, Awaits Christie’s Signature
Tue / Aug 2nd
Patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder could be granted access to medical marijuana in New Jersey if Gov. Chris Christie… Read More
Congress Neglects MMJ Reforms for Veterans
Thu / Jun 23rd
Congressional leaders have blocked medical marijuana reform efforts from both the House and Senate that would have opened the door for Veterans… Read More
DEA, FDA Approve Trial Testing Cannabis as PTSD Treatment
Mon / Apr 25th
The California-based non-profit Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies has been awarded a $2.156 million grant to test the effectiveness of… Read More
Medical Marijuana Amendment Added to VA Appropriations Bill
Mon / Apr 18th
Veterans could soon be able to talk to their Veterans Affairs doctors about using medical marijuana after the Senate Appropriations… Read More
Federal Lawmakers Calling for VA to Remove Ban Blocking Medical Cannabis Treatment for Veterans
Thu / Jan 28th
A bipartisan group of 21 federal lawmakers have banded together to pressure the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to allow U.S. veterans… Read More
New York Wary of Expanding List of Medical Cannabis Qualifying Conditions
Fri / Jan 15th
New York’s medical marijuana program is one of the most restrictive in the country in terms of its accepted qualifying… Read More
Marijuana for Trauma: Advocating Improved Cannabis Access for Canadian Veterans
Fri / Dec 18th
As per Health Canada’s Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations established in 2001, patients across Canada suffering from certain debilitating conditions can be… Read More
Senate Approves Bill Allowing VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Cannabis
Wed / Nov 11th
The Senate approved a bill on Tuesday that would allow doctors at the Veterans Administration (VA) to recommend the use… Read More
Veterans With PTSD Sue Colorado Over MMJ Decision
Tue / Aug 25th
Five people who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have filed a lawsuit against the state of Colorado over its… Read More
Washington State Senate Passes Bill Defining PTSD As MMJ Qualifying Condition
Thu / Mar 12th
The Washington State Senate passed a bill this week that would add post-traumatic stress disorder as a qualifying condition for… Read More