420 with CNW — House Panel Asks Military to Reconsider Cannabis Penalties for Soldiers
Federal law prohibits American servicemembers from consuming cannabis. A 2018 notice declares that although dozens of states have legalized cannabis for medical or recreational purposes, federal law restricts military members from using cannabis, CBD (cannabidiol), any cannabinoid derivatives and THC-infused products. The notice also states that the ingestion of hemp and hemp-seed derivatives was prohibited because they could contain trace amounts of THC. This is despite the fact that studies have shown cannabis can be efficient in alleviating conditions such as, depression, chronic pain, insomnia and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which are common among military veterans. A key House panel…