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Conceptually different, volunteers, equals. VAC advocates for veterans' cannabis access and a voice in ongoing policy discussions, focusing on realistic, incremental progress across state, federal, and international levels www.VeteransActionCouncil.com

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The Veterans Action Council is heading to the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs to advocate for Veterans’ healthcare, access to natural medicine, and evidence-based cannabis policy. Donations are tax-deductible and help support travel, logistics, and Veteran speakers. #Veterans #UN #CannabisPolicy

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Wayne State seeks veterans to participate in cannabis treatment study Wayne State University researchers will evaluate how cannabis treatments affect mood, mental health and overall well-being in participating veterans.

Wayne State University in Detroit is seeking veterans with post traumatic stress disorder to participate in a study testing the impacts of cannabis use to treat the disorder.

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We're hosting @thehighestcritic.bsky.social this Friday!

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Honoring the Veterans Who Fought for Cannabis Freedom | High Times From Jack Herer to Wanda James, veterans have shaped cannabis reform through courage, activism, and a legacy of service beyond the battlefield.

#62 Wade Laughter, U.S. Navy (North Carolina) A patient advocate and cultivator from Nevada County, CA, Laughter championed CBD-rich genetics through his House of Harlequin collective. His work preserving Harlequin and educating others about compassionate care made him a beloved figure among …

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Cannabis use linked to short-term relief of PTSD symptoms in veterans A new study suggests cannabis use may offer same-day reductions in PTSD symptoms and negative affect among veterans. However, the effects appear short-lived, raising questions about long-term reliance...

On days when veterans reported being high from cannabis for longer periods, they tended to report fewer PTSD symptoms and lower levels of negative affect.

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Paulo Thiessen (Brazil), Michael Krawitz (USA), Farid Ghehioueche (France) & Etienne Fontan (USA) outside the steps of the UN in Vienna, Austria, protesting for cannabis before the media.

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A Century Underground: 100 Years of Cannabis Prohibition | High Times The year 2025 marks a somber milestone: the centenary of international cannabis prohibition. What began in Geneva in 1925, when global powers agreed to

Veterans Action Council member Michael Krawitz in High Times talking about this year, the Centenary of Cannabis Prohibition

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A Century Underground: 100 Years of Cannabis Prohibition | High Times The year 2025 marks a somber milestone: the centenary of international cannabis prohibition. What began in Geneva in 1925, when global powers agreed to

“This is not a moment for celebration,” says longtime activist and Berkeley Patients Group co-founder Etienne Fontan. “It’s a moment to reflect on the generations harmed, the science suppressed, and the patients denied access to a plant that’s been with humanity since the beginning.”

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We’re hosting Mike Lomuto this Friday!

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Let VA Doctors Recommend Medical Cannabis Contact your lawmakers!

Please sign and share far and wide:

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VAC Member Etienne Fontan points to himself in a photo on display at the 2nd annual California State Fair. Etienne played a pivotal role in #cannabis legalization in #California as one of the founding fathers of Prop 215, which was a California law that legalized the use of medical cannabis in 1996.

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Let VA Doctors Recommend Medical Cannabis Tell Congress to ensure veterans can access medical cannabis in military spending legislation.

Veterans Need YOUR Help, Please Sign and Share

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