Veterans Battle To Keep California Cannabis Dispensary Open

Jayden’s Journey and its customers are anxiously waiting for the final word from Stanislaus County.


MODESTO (CBS SF) — One of California’s best known and longest running cannabis dispensaries won’t be forced to shut its doors – at least for now.

The dispensary — Jayden’s Journey — and its special customers are anxiously waiting for the final word from Stanislaus County officials on the fate of the clinic.

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The dispensary’s clientele are dozens of military vets, who feel angry, hurt, and betrayed.

“It’s gut-wrenching not only to myself but to everyone here.” said U.S. Air Force Veteran Chris Barnes, who lost a leg and suffers from severe nerve pain.

The main reasons they use cannabis, the veterans explained, is for post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, pain, or depression.

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