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

2017-07-19T21:48:31-04:00

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

2017-07-19T21:57:25-04:00

SN Vivien Roman-Hampton Great Idea!

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

2017-07-19T22:25:52-04:00

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

2017-07-19T22:36:33-04:00

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

2017-07-20T00:08:40-04:00

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

2017-07-20T06:17:54-04:00

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

2017-07-20T08:44:33-04:00

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

2017-07-20T09:14:06-04:00

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

2017-07-20T11:24:00-04:00

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

2017-07-20T12:22:13-04:00

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 Kelly Fuerhoff made Jul 20 at 2017 12:30 PM

2017-07-20T12:30:25-04:00

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

2017-07-20T12:40:02-04:00

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

2017-07-20T12:45:38-04:00

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

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

2017-07-20T18:08:02-04:00

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

2017-07-21T10:08:30-04:00

Active duty should be able to smoke it.

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

2017-07-22T13:21:30-04:00

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

2021-02-15T06:54:59-05:00

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 7:20 PM

2022-10-26T19:20:03-04:00

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

2022-10-26T20:47:45-04:00

Excellent concept.