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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.
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.
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
Lawmakers want more VA research into medical marijuana, but lack agreement on path ahead
House members are reviewing separate bills both aimed at forcing administration officials to study the illegal substance for medical purposes.
Can medical marijuana for veterans move forward in 2019?
Rep. Lou Correa has been lobbying for expanded research into medical cannabis for months, but sees next year as a key moment in the debate.
Head of military school fired for using marijuana extract to treat cancer
He was dismissed from the school, where he had served as dean since 2009, for using the non-psychoactive CBD.
By Jon Simkins