Anthony333777 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 IF my state legalizes medical marijuana, would the VA still prescribe Adderall and Tramadol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Moderator broncovet Posted May 31, 2020 Moderator Share Posted May 31, 2020 I cant get VA to prescribe Adderall or Tramadol NOW, let alone if VA legalizes marijuana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HadIt.com Elder Buck52 Posted May 31, 2020 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted May 31, 2020 46 minutes ago, Anthony333777 said: IF my state legalizes medical marijuana, would the VA still prescribe Adderall and Tramadol? Just my opinion because I'm not sure about what other VAMC do across the country? BUT if VA legalize marijuana in my state Texas I DOUBT VERY SERIOUSLY THE VA WILL. but if the majority of the US Legalizes it the VA May accept then? I know marijuana helps relieve pain for just about everything... now I'm not sure it sends something to the brain like in brain waves to make the brain think there's no pain in the body or disrupts your brain in a way you could not feel pain either way if it don't cause the veteran to go bonkers or something that he he would harm himself or others I see nothing wrong with it. but having the brain altered then it alters the mind too so the verdict is still out?? I am not an Attorney or VSO, any advice I provide is not to be construed as legal advice, therefore not to be held out for liable BUCK!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Sudden Impact Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 The VA does not follow state law because it is part of the federal government. Marijuana is still considered illegal by the federal government. If you inform your VA provider that you are self medicating with Marijuana they will no longer prescribe certain medications. This has happened to a buddy of mine in Vegas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Anthony333777 Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 See, that's what I thought. I read some forums that there was a loophole. Like, if it was prescribed by a doctor. I heard the VA does do that. I had a doctor who had a three strikes your out policy. However, it's not legal in my state. I only want to take it to help me sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Christie Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 On 6/1/2020 at 10:08 AM, Sudden Impact said: The VA does not follow state law because it is part of the federal government. Marijuana is still considered illegal by the federal government. If you inform your VA provider that you are self medicating with Marijuana they will no longer prescribe certain medications. This has happened to a buddy of mine in Vegas. WRONG! I am a MMJ card holder. They still have to provide medications you need UNLESS you state you are only using MMJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Founder Tbird Posted August 10, 2020 Founder Share Posted August 10, 2020 From VA source: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/marijuana.asp VA and Marijuana – What Veterans need to know Several states in the U.S. have approved the use of marijuana for medical and/or recreational use. Veterans should know that federal law classifies marijuana as a Schedule One Controlled Substance. This makes it illegal in the eyes of the federal government. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is required to follow all federal laws including those regarding marijuana. As long as the Food and Drug Administration classifies marijuana as Schedule I VA health care providers may not recommend it or assist Veterans to obtain it. Veteran participation in state marijuana programs does not affect eligibility for VA care and services. VA providers can and do discuss marijuana use with Veterans as part of comprehensive care planning, and adjust treatment plans as necessary. Some things Veteran need to know about marijuana and the VA: Veterans will not be denied VA benefits because of marijuana use. Veterans are encouraged to discuss marijuana use with their VA providers. VA health care providers will record marijuana use in the Veteran's VA medical record in order to have the information available in treatment planning. As with all clinical information, this is part of the confidential medical record and protected under patient privacy and confidentiality laws and regulations. VA clinicians may not recommend medical marijuana. VA clinicians may only prescribe medications that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for medical use. At present most products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), or other cannabinoids are not approved for this purpose by the FDA. VA clinicians may not complete paperwork/forms required for Veteran patients to participate in state-approved marijuana programs. VA pharmacies may not fill prescriptions for medical marijuana. VA will not pay for medical marijuana prescriptions from any source. VA scientists may conduct research on marijuana benefits and risks, and potential for abuse, under regulatory approval. The use or possession of marijuana is prohibited at all VA medical centers, locations and grounds. When you are on VA grounds it is federal law that is in force, not the laws of the state. Veterans who are VA employees are subject to drug testing under the terms of employment. View the full directive ”Access to VHA Clinical Programs for Veterans Participating in State-Approved Marijuana Programs (73 KB, PDF).” (VHA Directive 1315) jfrei 1 Tbird Founder HadIt.com Veteran To Veteran LLC - Founded Jan 20, 1997 HadIt.com Veteran To Veteran | Community Forum | RallyPoint | FaceBook | LinkedIn | About Me Time Dedicated to HadIt.com Veterans and my brothers and sisters: 65,700 - 109,500 Hours Over Thirty Years I am writing my memoirs and would love it if you could help a shipmate out and look at it. I've had a few challenges, perhaps the same as you. I relate them here to demonstrate that we can learn, overcome, and find purpose in life. The stories can be harrowing to read; they were challenging to live. Remember that each story taught me something I would need once I found my purpose, and my purpose was and is HadIt.com Veterans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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