Tag: CBT > Veterans

Canadian Cannabis Market

Aurora Deepens Impact for Veterans Across Canada

The cannabis company’s Strains for Heroes program supports Veteran-focused programs, addressing food security, mental health and community engagement.

June 2, 2026

Dispensary

Veteran’s Healing Journey Becomes Soundtrack of Thrive Dispensaries

MariMed debuted an original song inspired by a U.S. Army veteran, supporting FreedomSingsUSA and its commitment to veteran initiatives.

December 9, 2025

Legislation and Regulation

US Lawmaker Who Lost Limbs in War Convinces House to Allow Veteran Access to Cannabis

The U.S. House voted to attach Rep. Brian Mast’s amendment—to allow Veterans Affairs to prescribe medical cannabis—to a military funding bill.

June 26, 2025

Legislation and Regulation

US Congressman’s Bill Would Provide Veterans Access to Cannabis From VA Doctors

Florida Republican Brian Mast reintroduced the Veterans Equal Access Act to allow government health care providers to recommend medical cannabis.

February 20, 2025

Industry Headlines

FDA Clears MAPS Researchers to Proceed With Cannabis Study for Veterans With PTSD

The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) researchers negotiated with the FDA for three years.

November 22, 2024

Industry Headlines

MariMed Brand Launches Help on the Homefront to Support Veterans Facing Housing Challenges

The company’s InHouse brand will provide $5,000 to a veteran in several of its retail markets to help offset the cost of housing or home improvements.

October 31, 2024

Industry Headlines

Planet 13 Honors Florida Veterans, First Responders by Making Medical Cannabis Cards More Accessible

Over the first two weeks in November, The Grateful Veteran and DocMJ will team up with Planet 13 to give everyday heroes a helping hand.

October 30, 2024

Cannabis Rescheduling

9 US Senators Urge VA to Expand Access to Medical Cannabis for America’s Veterans

Sen. Jeff Merkley led the group in a letter to U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough following the DEA’s rescheduling recommendation.

July 19, 2024

Cannabis Rescheduling

Former Police Chiefs, Prosecutors, Correctional Officials Urge Biden to Reschedule Cannabis

Officials who dedicated their careers to protecting public safety and reducing unnecessary arrests say cannabis prohibition has become problematic.

February 22, 2024

Florida

Trulieve Launches Campaign to Support Veterans, Partners With Disabled American Veterans

Proceeds will go to DAV to help fund veteran support initiatives nationwide.

November 2, 2023

New York

New York Court Names 30 Dispensaries Allowed to Open; 410 Others Up Creek With No Paddle

Amid ongoing litigation casting doubt on New York’s adult-use cannabis business licensing process, a judge has allowed just a few dozen dispensaries into the market—for now.

August 24, 2023

New York

Court Orders New York to Halt New Adult-Use Dispensary Licenses

A state Supreme Court judge issued an injunction on new licenses and dispensary openings amid a lawsuit filed by service-disabled veterans.

August 8, 2023