People suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, particularly veterans who've served since 9/11, can now qualify for medical marijuana in New Jersey.
Republican Gov. Chris Christie will decide whether New Jersey residents with post-traumatic stress disorder can be treated with medical marijuana after lawmakers approved a measure Monday.
New Jersey vets who have nonviolent brushes with the law could be diverted into treatment for addiction or mental health issues, rather than the courts.
Lawmakers renew a bid to add post-traumatic stress disorder to the list of medical conditions that qualify someone to receive medical marijuana in New Jersey.
Ten years ago combat veteran Mike Dowens was honorably discharged from the United States Navy. Today Dowens, a Holmdel police officer, suffers from PTSD.
A growing number of states are weighing whether to legalize marijuana to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. But for many veterans, the debate is already over.
As we begin a new year, officials in Ocean County are kicking off a new program this week to help veterans facing mostly minor charges avoid the criminal justice system, and get the mental help treatment they need.