Veterans deserve quality care. Today, Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) plans to offer an amendment to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, in an effort to make it easier for veterans to access medical marijuana.The Blumenauer Amendment to allow the Veterans Administration to prescribe “medical marijuana” for veterans suffering from PTSD will cause the death and/or destruction of many veterans, and many others at their mercy.
All credible scientific studies indicate that marijuana use makes mental illnesses worse, not better. Furthermore, Judge Kimberly Mueller recently upheld the Schedule I status of marijuana, meaning no medical application and potential for abuse. There are numerous studies showing that today’s highly potent pot causes psychotic breaks leading to violent acts and suicides. Continue reading Marijuana is Bad, Worsens Symptoms of PTSD