I can’t imagine anyone more worthy of public largesse than a veteran.” -Dr. Sally Satel, psychiatrist and expert on PTSD
Medical marijuana may soon be a viable medical option for veterans and others who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Colorado. Thanks to the courageous efforts of veterans and supporters from across the state, Sensible Colorado and a retired Army Sergeant, submitted an official petition to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment asking them to add PTSD to the list of qualifying medical marijuana conditions.
At a press conference earlier, state Representative Joe Miklosi spoke in favor of the petition calling for a fair and objective review process from the CDPHE. You can view Rep. Miklosi’s comments by clicking here. You can also read coverage of this event by clicking here, here, and here.
Sensible Colorado also wishes to express our deepest gratitude to those veterans who traveled great distances to attend yesterday’s event! Thank you for your service and your support!
Help our Veterans
(1) Press Conference and Rally to Support Medical Marijuana Access for PTSD Victims
WHAT: Sensible Colorado and local veterans have teamed up to submit an official petition to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to add Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, known as PTSD, to the list of conditions eligible for medical marijuana recommendations. On submission day we will be holding a rally and press conference to support this important cause!
WHEN: Wednesday July 7, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.
HOW YOU CAN HELP: Attend the Rally! Tell your friends! Forward this email!
(2) Sensible Colorado Fundraiser at Quixote’s in Denver
WHAT: Music, Legal and Educational Seminars, BBQ and more! Proceeds to benefit Sensible Colorado and event organized by Denver Relief. Click for more info
HERE
WHEN: Sunday, July 11 from 2:00pm to Midnight (legal seminars begin at 6:00pm)
(3) Medical Marijuana Update:
Please note that the Health Department has developed new “patient application forms” which are available
HERE. We suggest that all new patients and renewals begin using these forms immediately.
Press Conference and Rally Event to Support Medical Marijuana Access for PTSD Victims
WHAT : Sensible Colorado and local veterans have teamed up to submit an official petition to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to add Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, known as PTSD, to the list of conditions eligible for medical marijuana recommendations. On submission day we will be holding a rally and press conference to support this important cause!
WHEN : Wednesday July 7, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.
WHERE : 4300 Cherry Creek Drive, South. Denver, CO (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment)
HOW YOU CAN HELP : Attend the Rally! Tell your friends! Forward this email! Print out and distribute the
above flier to friends, colleagues, and customers.
Attention Veterans, those who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and supporters:
As you may remember during the recent debate over HB-1284, an amendment was introduced that would have added Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to the list of qualifying conditions under Colorado’s medical marijuana law. Despite the mountain of scientific evidence, and the very moving testimony of over fifty veterans at the Board of Health meeting last July, the state’s Chief Medical Officer, Ned Calonge, campaigned very aggressively against this amendment resulting in the House Judiciary Committee rejecting it by a vote of 6-5.
In response to this irresponsible disregard for our veterans’ well being, Sensible Colorado and allies have drafted a petition that will soon be submitted to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to include PTSD as a qualifying condition under the state’s medical marijuana program.
We are seeking veterans to assist with this effort, so, if you are a veteran who supports this issue, please contact Dan at dan@sensiblecolorado.org.
We need your help in the fight to protect safe access to medicine. Please consider donating HERE to support this important work.
May 30th Strategy and Networking Workshop
The national non-profit, Americans for Safe Access, and Sensible Colorado are hosting a Stakeholder Meeting on Sunday, May 30, 2010 from 10 am-4 pm in Denver.
(RSVP here!) The purpose of this meeting is to bring medical cannabis stakeholders, leaders, and activists together to discuss:
- Challenges to the implementation of Colorado’s medical cannabis laws
- Develop a campaign outline for solutions to move forward
- Determine how we can work together to make this law work for patients
- Get an update about what is happening nationally and how CO can help
Meeting Location: 4305 Brighton Blvd. (Exit off 70 at Brighton Blvd.& go SOUTH, the entrance is 1,000 feet south of the freeway on the right).
Date: Sunday, May 30th, 2010 10 am-4 pm
**Meeting space donated by Toni and Barry Fox – Thanks!
