Katelyn Baker
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New York, NY - More than two in three military veterans say that medical cannabis should be legalized, and 75 percent believe that VA physicians should be able to recommend marijuana therapy to eligible patients, according to the results of the 7th annual membership survey of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of American (IAVA).
Sixty-eight percent of respondents said they "support the legalization of medical marijuana in their state." Only 20 percent oppose legalizing medical cannabis access.
Seventy-five percent of veterans "believe the VA should allow medical marijuana as a treatment option where warranted." Fourteen percent of respondents disagreed.
Founded in 2004, the IAVA states that it is "the leading post-9/11 veteran empowerment organization with the most diverse and rapidly growing membership in America."
In May, majorities in both the US House and Senate voted to include language in the 2017 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations bill to permit VA doctors to recommend cannabis therapy. However, Republicans sitting on the House Appropriations Committee decided in June to remove the language from the bill during a concurrence vote.
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Sixty-eight percent of respondents said they "support the legalization of medical marijuana in their state." Only 20 percent oppose legalizing medical cannabis access.
Seventy-five percent of veterans "believe the VA should allow medical marijuana as a treatment option where warranted." Fourteen percent of respondents disagreed.
Founded in 2004, the IAVA states that it is "the leading post-9/11 veteran empowerment organization with the most diverse and rapidly growing membership in America."
In May, majorities in both the US House and Senate voted to include language in the 2017 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations bill to permit VA doctors to recommend cannabis therapy. However, Republicans sitting on the House Appropriations Committee decided in June to remove the language from the bill during a concurrence vote.
News Moderator: Katelyn Baker 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Military Veterans Strongly Support Medical Cannabis Access
Author: Staff
Contact: eNews Park Forest
Photo Credit: Stocksy Heim
Website: eNews Park Forest
