“I couldn’t help but notice your Pain…. It runs deep, share it with me.” -Tupac Shakur, “Pain” What is Pain? Seems to be a straight up question, but can you …
Sen. John McCain’s Silence on Medical Cannabis Is Deafening
In the fall of 2013 I began working with Dr. Sue Sisley raising awareness and support for her research studying the safety and efficacy of cannabis when used to treat …
Will You Pick Up The Phone? Veterans Need Your Help
By now the majority of you who follow Illegally Healed probably know, or have at least heard about the recent removal of the Veterans Equal Access Amendment from the 2017 …
National Epidemic: Another Veteran Commits Suicide After Being Refused Treatment
Over the weekend I was notified that another Brother took his own life. I didn’t know former Marine Brandon Ketchum, but I know his story. It’s the same story shared by …
Why Are We Celebrating Again? Flags, Fireworks, and Betrayal
Happy Fourth of July, A.K.A. “Independence Day!” You know the drill, flags waving from everywhere, gluttonous sociopaths marching up and down main street desperately seeking out the next distraction, paid …
They Did It Again! Dirty Politics In DC Leaves Veterans Hanging
Veterans from across the country are demanding access to cannabis through the Veterans Health Administration as a recognized medical alternative to pharmaceutical narcotics without facing discrimination and punishment. It is time for …
What This Doctor Has to Say About Cannabis Use and PTSD May Shock You
If you think that cannabis is just a danger to society then you must have been under a rock for the past few years. Ever since 2013 when Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s revolutionary …
These 11 Photos of Veterans Are Everything That’s Wrong With America
#OperationOverMed is a photo series by Marine Veteran Mike Whiter that highlights the overmedication of Veteran’s and their alternative ways of treating their service-connected ailments. Originally a portrait assignment while attending The …
Why Dr. Thurstone is Dead Wrong About Cannabis and PTSD
There are currently an estimated 22 Veterans committing suicide every day. This is an oft-touted statistic, but it can never be repeated enough. Veterans are returning to the states finding …
Tell The House of Reps That Vets Deserve Better
* Please read & sign the open letter below… The Veterans Equal Access Act was a bipartisan bill introduced in the House of Representatives that would have allowed doctors with …
The Rise of Vets Using Cannabis For PTSD (Video)
The current options for veterans facing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are relatively limited. There are a variety of pharmaceutical options like benzodiazepines, but those and other anti-anxiety medications do not …
Air Force Veteran Discovers Cannabis for PTSD
Jasmine Miller has endured trauma her entire life. Her difficult experiences during her upbringing led to using psychiatric medications for many years, starting at age 17. After graduating high school and …
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