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Bill Nelson has introduced a bill that would allow doctors at VA hospitals to write prescriptions for medical marijuana. Photo: Brittany Pagano; WMFE

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Should Medical Marijuana be Allowed to be Prescribed at VA Hospitals? A New Bill Would Allow it

Monday, September 10, 2018 • A new bill could legalize the prescription of medical marijuana at VA hospitals in states where the drug is already legal. If it passes, marijuana could be used as an alternative treatment for chronic pain.
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Medical marijuana might be the solution that veterans have been waiting for to PTSD and other problems. Photo: Flickr Creative Commons

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Medical Marijuana Could be Used by Veterans with Various Different Medical Problems

Thursday, August 23, 2018 • The Sarasota Herald-Tribune recently published a report about veterans who want the government to reclassify marijuana to reflect its medical value. The vets are using the drug to treat pain and PTSD.
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Doctors can use a new tool to predict whether a patient will have chronic pain. Photo: Flickr Creative Commons

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University of Florida Researcher Finds New Ways to Determine Whether a Patient Will Suffer from Chronic Pain

Tuesday, April 17, 2018 • University of Florida researchers can help doctors predict whether patients are at high risk for chronic pain. These patients can be offered more long-term pain management.
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Should Medical Marijuana be Allowed to be Prescribed at VA Hospitals? A New Bill Would Allow it

Medical Marijuana Could be Used by Veterans with Various Different Medical Problems

University of Florida Researcher Finds New Ways to Determine Whether a Patient Will Suffer from Chronic Pain

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