“Low Hanging Fruit:” Advocates say veterans’ MED access would accelerate legalization

Advocates expect easing MED access for veterans would accelerate legislation and other reform efforts.

Bill Ferguson, co-founder of Veterans Cannabis Coalition, is a U.S. Army infantry combat veteran of the war in Iraq. At a National Cannabis Industry Association webinar on Wednesday, he recounted his experience seeking medical relief through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

His time in the service was hard on his body, he said, and he had pain. He recalled being prescribed Xanax and other . . .