Veterans and Medical Marijuana; A Special need
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As medical director of Medical Cannabis of Southern California I often meet patients who are combat veterans and are in need of help. One of the blessings in my life was the opportunity to serve along side the Marines of 1st Battalion 4th Marines in Iraq from January-September 2003. I witnessed combat from the front lines and experienced the buffet of emotions that our troops go through on a daily basis. Now that I am honorably discharged I can openly discuss the benefits of using cannabis to take care of:
1. The anxiety they experience.
2. The anger they may feel at times.
3. The depression, isolation and loneliness they feel.
4. The chronic pain that they are suffering from.
It is quite an honor and a privilege to be able to sit down with them and TRULY understand what they are going though. Most of them need ongoing therapy which hopefully they get through the VA. However instead of having to take oxycontin for pain, xanax for anxiety, ambien for insomnia and lexepro for depression they can simply try medicating with cannabis to regulate all of these symptoms. I have had great success with many veterans over the past two years and really enjoy working with them. They truly are the few and the proud. They simply need help.
If you are a veteran and would like to discuss the benefits and risks of using cannabis for medicinal purposes feel free to make an appointment. call 877-721-0047 or send me an email and I will answer your questions.
Semper fi,
Dr. Breen
I am a vet with PTSD and also have a page on facebook called Vets In Need. I am wondering if you know of any VA hospitals that have a program or which states do? I could then share this with vets on my page. Thanks and have a great day!
Dee, I do not think the VA has any medical marijuana programs because it is a govt organization and it is still illegal federally. I am next to the LB VA and see vets pretty frequently. Patients just have to pay out of pocket like everyone else as it is not covered by insurance. Our clinics offer significant Vet discounts. The best thing to do is find out if your individual state has a medical marijuana law and follow the steps.
Dr. Breen