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Marijuana vs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for PTSD and other Mental Disorders

Pharmacotherapy vs Psychotherapy

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - This article was prompted by a book review by Eric R. Kandel in the New York Times (9-8-2013). The book title appears to be “The Age of Insight: The Quest to Understand the Unconscious in Art, Mind and Brain from Vienna 1900- Present”. Dr. Kandel of Columbia University is the author of the book.

The reason I am writing this article is to compare the CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with marijuana therapy.

`Operation Red Dragonfly` : Breakdown in Kansas

The trials of mechanical breakdown and miraculous generosity in the Midwest.

(WICHITA, KS) - 'Operation Red Dragonfly' nearly came to a halt today when a major oil leak began spraying oil all over the inside of my legs.

I pulled over at a convenience store and was immediately approached by a young woman who works at the store, offering to help in any way she could.

The Toxic Alphabet Soup of Military Health (Please Support my Motorcycle Ride for Veterans)

I'm on the road armed with a motorcycle, sleeping bag, and information to help Veterans.

(COLORADO SPRINGS) - When looking at military health problems, there are the toxic chemicals like TCE, AO and PCE, then there are the injury based PTSD and TBI; it becomes a confusing batch of acronyms and far too many Veterans are SOL as a result.

But there are answers, they begin with awareness, and understanding, and that is what 'Operation Red Dragonfly' is all about.

Operation Red Dragonfly Veteran Outreach Mission Coming to Missouri

Marine Veteran will share information that could save the life of someone you know...

(SPRINGFIELD / KANSAS CITY) - When Tim King was a Marine, his sons had severe health issues from contaminated Marine Corps base water. The boys didn't ask for their problems but they almost died. Neither King says, did the hundreds of thousands of Marines who contracted cancer from the chemical laden water at bases like El Toro and Camp Lejeune.

On his tour, Operation Red Dragonfly, King is riding a motorcycle across the country solo, giving talks on contaminated military bases.

Operation Red Dragonfly Veteran Health Outreach Mission in Colorado

Veterans can in come cases, received disability claims for contact with toxic water, this is particularly true for those who served at Camp Lejuene in North Carolina.

(DENVER) - Operation Red Dragonfly, my solo motorcycle mission to travel the United States giving talks about contaminated military bases and other critical health issues like PTSD and Agent Orange, is already being met with great success.

With the help of Marine widow Sheree Evans in Missouri and a wonderful team across the US, we are spreading the word about health issues that continue to claim those who served.

2013 National POW-MIA Recognition Day Poignant to Family of Pilot Killed in Vietnam

The pilot's "Naval Aviator's Certificate" was repatriated with the next of kin.

(Washington, D.C.) - "Doc" Sheehan is currently the VFW State Surgeon for Illinois. He wrote the story below, and the video was produced by Patrick J. Hughes. It will bring tears to your eyes, and rightly so. Read on:

On September 20, 2013 National POW-MIA Recognition Day in front of the Lincoln Memorial, I returned a piece of personal memorabilia to the daughter of USMC LCL Robert N. Smith, whose F4B crashed over North Vietnam in 1969.

Wounded Warriors: Criminal, Corrupt Betrayal of Generations of Heroes

All combat veterans have poorly treated PTSD!

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Reviewing the war casualties of the American military is a frightening experience. Starting in 1775 and up to the present we have suffered an enormous number of killed and wounded military.

To be more specific, the number of deaths from all wars is about 1,300,000 and for wounded, it is about 1,500,000. The reason the latter is so high is that before WWII if the person was wounded he would almost certainly die. In WWII, with antibiotics and newer, better surgery, the death rate dropped immensely.

Operation Red Dragonfly Moving East

A new promotional video below by Lisa Spaulding is in my opinion, totally fantastic.

(SALT LAKE CITY) - Operation Red Dragonfly has progressed through several western states with steady success. I am currently in Utah moving toward Colorado. The mission is designed to raise awareness of multiple health issues facing Veterans, many of which are fatal.

Whether contaminated with chemicals or saddled with the hard hitting reality of war and readjustment back to civilian life, Veterans who have the facts will live longer than those who suffer in informational darkness.

Operation Red Dragonfly Speaks to Paul Stanford

Tim King spoke with the fore running expert on the use of medical cannabis by Veterans, while out standing in the field of grass.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Paul Stanford from The THC Clinic in Portland, Oregon, is another supporter of Operation Red Dragonfly, our mission to educate Veterans and their families about the dangers of contaminated military bases, and also to gather elements for our upcoming documentary on PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).

Paul Stanford is one person who knows about the connection between PTSD and medical cannabis.

`Coffee Strong` Near Joint Base Lewis-McChord - an Out of the Box Approach for Helping Vets

There are other outlets like Coffee Strong located near US military bases helping Vets in kind and creative ways, please watch the Operation Red Dragonfly interview with Andrew Wright.

(TACOMA) - I visited Coffee Strong in the Tacoma area Friday and was pleased to see a team organized to offer a strong outpouring of support for soldiers and other members of the military in the Joint Base Lewis-McChord area.

They offer valuable services to those traumatized by the military and war.