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Biden's Recent Cannabis Pardons Don't Apply To Military Members But There's A Comforting Prospect
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 - 10:50am | 733President Biden's recent pardon of thousands of people for use or possession of cannabis on federal lands and in DC does not apply to offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), a White House official told Military.com on Tuesday...
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GOP-Led Reform Allows Active Armed Services Members To Take Part In VA Psychedelic Therapy Trials Passes House
Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 12:12pm | 657The amendment from U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) to the Defense Appropriations Act was adopted by a House voice vote on Wednesday. The psychedelic-focused amendment requires the Defense Health Agency to report to Congress options for active service members to take part in Veterans Affairs...
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Congress Tackles Medical Marijuana For Veterans: GOP-Led Bill Will Open Doors To Research
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 10:34am | 529Members of Congress are set to consider a measure that would streamline research into medical cannabis use for military veterans, reported Marijuana Moment. The Veterans Cannabis Analysis, Research and Effectiveness (CARE) Act was reintroduced last week by Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R...
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Marijuana Use In The Military: What Do Drug Test Results Show?
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 12:39pm | 485Delta-9 THC, marijuana’s active ingredient, is the most common substance appearing on positive drug tests in those working in the military full time, reported Marijuana Moment. According to a letter from the Department of Defense (DOD) addressing Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA)’s request from...