cannabis company Perfect union in cooperation with the Weed for Warriors project and the vendors are giving away $5,000 for free cannabis Products for Eligible Veterans Suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Other “Service-Related Health Conditions” Saturday, March 18, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will take place at Perfect Union’s Marysville, Washington, location, according to Yahoo News.

Veterans must present a paper certificate of service, an ID card, and a current medical recommendation to receive free cannabis. called Angelica SanchezSenior Director of Government Affairs & Compliance at Perfect Union.

The Weed for Warriors project was founded in 2014 Veterans Attorney to have the freedom to use medical marijuana as an alternative to harmful psychotropic drugs without discrimination. Her goal is to advocate on behalf of all veterans with the Veteran Affairs Administration.

The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) acknowledges that some veterans use cannabis to relieve PTSD symptoms and some states allow medical cannabis for PTSD, but research has shown that it is not an effective treatment for it PTSD.

Anecdotal evidence from individuals suggests it helps, but randomized controlled trials are needed to determine the safety and effectiveness of whole-plant cannabis for treating PTSD. In addition, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) reported that the first FDA-regulated study on the benefits of smoking cannabis for PTSD sufferers has shown improvements.

In related news, a bipartisan bill was recently introduced direct the VA to conduct “studies of the therapeutic potential of marijuana for military veterans with certain medical conditions.” Sponsored by Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA) and Jack Bergman (R-MI), the action will lead the VA to conduct studies to explore the effects of cannabis on veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain.

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