What do you think about the Governor of Colorado signing a law making PTSD a qualifying condition for the use of medical marijuana?

SN Vivien Roman-Hampton — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 21:48:31 -0400

Colorado now joins 19 other states—as well as Guam, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC—that allows patients with PTSD access to medical cannabis.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jul 19 at 2017 9:57 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 21:57:25 -0400

SN Vivien Roman-Hampton Great Idea!

Response by Cpl John Barker made Jul 19 at 2017 10:25 PM

Cpl John Barker — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 22:25:52 -0400

Prohibition has 2-3 years more, max. By 2018 weed will be legal in 7 US States and the entire country of Canada we need to just get on with it and legalize the damn plant

Response by AN Christopher Crayne made Jul 19 at 2017 10:36 PM

AN Christopher Crayne — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 22:36:33 -0400

I agree with medical marijuana and it's use for PTSD. Let's hope is works well on those that can take benefit from it.

Response by LCpl Kim Kroeger made Jul 20 at 2017 12:08 AM

LCpl Kim Kroeger — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 00:08:40 -0400

I feel its about time the use of medical marijuana gets into every state. The only reason is big pharmacy and payoffs to politicians. I just got into the VA after 50 years. My own reasons and as I go through the despicable maze I see why I never enrolled. Yes it works but I only use for sleep and just edibles.

Response by SCPO Jason McLaughlin made Jul 20 at 2017 6:17 AM

SCPO Jason McLaughlin — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 06:17:54 -0400

Means little until the use of medical marijuana is approved federally. Until then VA will not pay for it.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2017 8:44 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 08:44:33 -0400

I think that it doesn't matter what the Governor of Colorado or any other state or territory thinks. It doesn't qualify under federal law so whether it works or not is irrelevant and they're SOL.

Response by SSgt Ryan Sylvester made Jul 20 at 2017 9:14 AM

SSgt Ryan Sylvester — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 09:14:06 -0400

Umm.. isn't Colorado a recreational use state? Why the hell would the governor need to sign anything for a restricted use policy? Unless there's some benefit for medical use, such as tax exemption...

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Jul 20 at 2017 11:24 AM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 11:24:00 -0400

Colorado allows recreational marijuana, so what the heck. Maybe this is just about who pays for the drug. If it truly helps people with PTSD, I say go for it.

Response by SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM made Jul 20 at 2017 11:32 AM

SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 11:32:36 -0400

It turns you into a monster just like the rest of them and you become LAZY. I already take pills and pain medication and it affects my kidneys and makes me bleed out you think they are going to move me from 90% to 100%? its killing me

Response by SSG Robert Perrotto made Jul 20 at 2017 12:22 PM

SSG Robert Perrotto — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 12:22:13 -0400

Honestly, I do not think much upon this, and I live in Colorado. the brutal truth is this, it is not federally legal to utilize Mary Jane, so it is a moot point. The VA is a federal. not state, institution. That being the case, no Doctor in the VA system will be able to script it to a vet, No doctor in the tricare system will be able to script is as well as tricare is federal. Until such a time as the Federal Government reverses their law regarding this, it is not an option under our current healthcare plans and systems.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2017 12:30 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 12:30:25 -0400

Good. It is helpful and more beneficial than someone drowning themselves in alcohol or abusing prescription drugs or using things like meth or cocaine.

Response by PO2 John James Lupini made Jul 20 at 2017 12:40 PM

PO2 John James Lupini — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 12:40:02 -0400

Both the Legion and VFW magazines had articles on Medical Marijuana and PTSD. There are benefits from its use. The are drawbacks to its abuse. LIKE ANY OTHER DRUG. With more usage, better controls/testing on dosages and usage of the drug, that is smoke it, eat it, cook with it, use it as a topical .... etc there will be a better understanding to its benefits and drawbacks. Remember it is not only THC but the CBD that has benefits. When very low THC and high CBD strains are used there is a benefit with out the "high".
So why not, if it helps, why not.

Response by SPC Chuck Moseby made Jul 20 at 2017 12:45 PM

SPC Chuck Moseby — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 12:45:38 -0400

If it truly helps, then I agree with the judge.

Response by SrA Mike VanDeMark made Jul 20 at 2017 6:08 PM

SrA Mike VanDeMark — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 18:08:02 -0400

As with any medication, it will work for some and not for others, but over all I think it's a great step forward.

Response by SSG Michael Burdiss made Jul 21 at 2017 10:08 AM

SSG Michael Burdiss — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 10:08:30 -0400

Active duty should be able to smoke it.

Response by Sgt Troy Fultz made Jul 22 at 2017 1:21 PM

Sgt Troy Fultz — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 13:21:30 -0400

I Approve of it, I'v seen it help Vietnam Vet friends of mine.

Response by SGT Lorenzo Nieto made Feb 15 at 2021 6:54 AM

SGT Lorenzo Nieto — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 06:54:59 -0500

If it helps with ptsd I say go for it just better not drive.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2022 4:40 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:40:00 -0400

excellent decision... may even get him a few extra votes come November.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2022 7:20 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 19:20:03 -0400

If it works, then go ahead, they already give morphine, even used it on the battle field.

Response by SGT Ruben Lozada made Oct 26 at 2022 8:47 PM

SGT Ruben Lozada — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:47:45 -0400

Excellent concept.