Ep 50 - PTSD and Politics
Big things are happening around mental health and medical marijuana, and it has a lot to do with veterans who are fighting for their right to treat their friends, family and selves for PTSD. But veterans aren't alone in this struggle. Many people can and will suffer with and from PTSD and its associated problems. I'm one of them. Treating it with cannabis is no different than any other condition: it's how your resources meet your needs. That's a lot of variables. So let's Spliff 'em out while I toke on some White Buffalo. Then, I looked more into AUMA, has it changed my mind? No. But, I am a bit better informed and do have more facts I can share about it with you. You make up your own mind.
Hot, Spicy Links found here:
For PTSD
Become familiar with the symptoms of PTSD
Find studies of PTSD and marijuana
For AUMA/Prop 64
NORML's summary of Prop 64. Fantastic like usual
Radio show with the No on AUMA argument
The Cannabis article on Veteran's fight against PTSD and for MMJ
The Cannabis Report Podcast on iTunes