Veterans Backed By Medical Marijuana Supporters To Speak At Public Hearing This Thursday | The Weed Blog
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On February 7th Veterans backed by medical marijuana advocates will be teaming up to appear in support of SB 281, a bill that would add post-traumatic stress disorder to the list of qualifying conditions allowed by the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act. Currently, Veterans who suffer from PTSD can not acquire medicine that could help with the post combat transition into civilian life.
Michael Krawitz, director of a Virginia-based group called Veterans for Medical Cannabis Access, said marijuana can help people suffering from PTSD find balance in their lives. Military suicides reached a record 349 last year.
“Although many disabled by post traumatic stress are able to access medical marijuana under the heading of pain, it is disrespectful to those veterans to not allow them to honestly claim their primary medical condition.” Krawitz goes on to add that “nationally it would very helpful to know who the pain patients are, and who are the post traumatic stress patients are. This is something that would help a lot towards removing the stigma of seeking treatment for post traumatic stress and certainly can help save lives.” [ read more at link]
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