WASHINGTON — Veterans who talk to their doctors about medical marijuana use won’t be hurt by the new Justice Department crackdown on the drug, according to officials at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
But advocates worry the mixed message currently coming from federal officials will further stigmatize use and research into cannabis, potentially shutting down a valuable medical option for ailing veterans.
“We continue to be stuck in this gray zone on policy,” said Nick Etten, founder of the Veterans Cannabis Project. “The reality is this leaves physicians at VA in a compromised position when talking about cannabis. And it’s why veterans in states where it’s legal often don’t get medical cards: fear of prosecution and fear of a loss of benefits.”
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This only applies to vets who use the VA system.
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DeleteIt will make you a prohibited person...no more guns for you....
ReplyDeleteTrump lied to all of our veterans. He stated he would leave this issue up to the states. He lied.
ReplyDeleteSo all the rest of us can get arrested, but Vets won't.
ReplyDeleteTwo sets of laws, right, Imclain?