CRANBURY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cannabis Science and Technology®, Cannabis Patient Care™, and The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) today announced the Veterans Day webcast raised $1,548 to support the families of America’s fallen military heroes.
“We are so grateful for the opportunity to raise awareness and money for families who have lost loved ones during military service,” said Mike Hennessy Jr., president and CEO of MJH Life Sciences™, the parent company of Cannabis Science and Technology® and Cannabis Patient Care™. “The services TAPS offers to the families of our nation’s fallen heroes are truly life-changing, and we thank our partners, sponsors and, most importantly, our readers, who participated in our Veterans Day webcast and honored our country's servicemen and women for their endless service and sacrifice.”
Cannabis Patient Care™ launched its first issue this November focused on how veterans are using medical cannabis to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). To complement the publication launch, Cannabis Science and Technology® and Cannabis Patient Care™ hosted a free Veterans Day webinar titled, “From Post-Traumatic Stress to Post-Traumatic Growth: How Medical Cannabis Is Helping Veterans with PTSD.”
Findings from the 2019 Veterans Health and Medical Cannabis Study were presented by Dr. Marion McNabb, with a highlight of veterans who report that cannabis is helpful for treating PTSD. The webcast also featured a special panel discussion organized by veteran and advocate Stephen Mandile with a group of veterans from across the country who shared their unique experiences with medical cannabis.
"With the holidays approaching, our military families need the support and services TAPS provides,” said Katie Maness, senior adviser and director of development at TAPS.org. “We are so grateful for the support of Cannabis Science and Technology® and Cannabis Patient Care™ and the opportunity to share our mission at their event, ‘From Post-Traumatic Stress to Post-Traumatic Growth: How Medical Cannabis Is Helping Veterans with PTSD.’”
Click here to donate to TAPS and to register for the on-demand webinar click here.
About Cannabis Science and Technology® and Cannabis Patient Care™
Cannabis Science and Technology® is a multimedia platform that focuses on educating the legal cannabis industry about the science and technology of analytical testing, quality control, extraction and cultivation. The magazine is accompanied by an online component that provides relevant information and tutorials for all members of the cannabis industry.
Cannabis Patient Care™ magazine is an educational resource for patients, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and caregivers on the latest research, benefits, and treatment options cannabis provides for a variety of illnesses. Each issue of the publication will focus on a specific disease or ailment that cannabis has been shown to be an effective remedy for. The brand will cover the current research, patient testimonials, medical perspectives and advocacy work. Our mission is to educate the medical community on the viable treatment options patients are experiencing with cannabis and the ongoing research into cannabis and cannabinoids worldwide. Cannabis Science and Technology® and Cannabis Patient Care™ are brands of MJH Life Sciences™, the largest privately held, independent, full-service medical media company in North America dedicated to delivering trusted health care news across multiple channels.
ABOUT TAPS
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is the leading national organization providing compassionate care and survivor support services for the families of America’s fallen military heroes. Since 1994, TAPS has offered support to more than 90,000 survivors of fallen military in the form of peer-based emotional support, grief and trauma resources, grief seminars and retreats for adults, Good Grief Camps for children, casework assistance, connections to community-based care, online and in-person support groups and a 24/7 resource and information helpline for all who have been profoundly affected by a death of a military loved one. Services are provided free of charge. For more information go to TAPS.org or call the toll-free TAPS resource and information helpline at 1.800.959.TAPS (8277).
