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Senate Passes Bill Allowing Veterans Access To Medical Marijuana
Under a new bill passed Tuesday, veterans may now access medical marijuana in states where it is legal.
Credit: countercurrent news.com
Earlier this week, after an impressive display of activism by veterans outside the White House (dropping medication bottles on the president’s doorstep to send a powerful message), the U.S. Senate made history by passing a bill which allows all military veterans to more easily access medical marijuana in states where it is legal.
Under current Department of Veterans Affairs regulations, doctors who work for the V.A. cannot issue cannabis recommendations, even in the 23 states that have laws allowing for medical use, Marijuana.com reports.
Under the FY2016 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill, however, the department would be prohibited from spending any money to enforce those regulations or to punish veterans who use medical marijuana in accordance with state law.
Voting took place on the eve of Veterans Day.
Said Michael Collins, the deputy director of national affairs for the Drug Policy Alliance, in a press release:
“Veterans in medical marijuana states should be treated the same as any other resident, and should be able to discuss marijuana with their doctor. It makes no sense that a veteran can’t use medical marijuana if it helps them and it is legal in their state.”
And many veterans agree. America’s method of over-medicating its men and women who have served has contributed to more problems than solutions.
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