Pages tagged “veteran”
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Casual Conversations #15 Veterans and PTSD
In this episode of 'Casual Conversations,' discussions revolve around the use of cannabis among veterans with PTSD.
Written by Kelsey Engvik
July 31, 2024 -
Communicating Cannabis Use Before Surgery
On June 18, 2024, the Association of Cannabinoid Specialists was proud to host the symposium “Communicating Cannabis Use Before Surgery”, featuring Deondra Asike, MD, double board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine.
Written by Kelsey Engvik
June 18, 2024 -
ACS Guidance to Massachusetts on Veteran Care
Dear Members of the Joint Committee:
As one of the senior cannabis physicians in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, President of the Association of Cannabis Specialists, Board Member of the Massachusetts Patient Advocacy Alliance, and former VA physician I wish to convey some very specific concerns regarding House Bill 4274. Despite vocal advocacy by a few veterans, this bill is not in the interests of veterans or other patients.
Written by Kelsey Engvik
February 26, 2024 -
The Veteran Experience
Veterans of the armed services, in the United States and around the world, have been using cannabis for pain and PTSD symptoms since at least the Vietnam War. They have accumulated lifetimes of experience with this medication and, as a group, demonstrate the best, and worst, of what cannabis can do.
Written by Jordan Tishler
November 06, 2023