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U.S. Department Of Defense Clarifies Stance On CBD

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U.S. Department Of Defense Clarifies Stance On CBD

The U.S. Department is clarifying its position on CBD use, confirming CBD products are "completely forbidden" for military troops except under specific circumstances. This is in spite of the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which took hemp off the controlled substances list.

Patricia Deuster, director of the Human Performance Laboratory at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland, confirmed the news to reporters this week. She states that “it’s a real conundrum. It’s going to be a major issue for the military because it is available [nearly everywhere]."

The Air Force, Coast Guard and Navy are also formally stating their positions on CBD. The Navy writes that “Sailors and Marines are prohibited from knowingly using products made or derived from hemp.” However, this does not apply to topical products including shampoo, lotion and soaps.

Air Force members may use CBD “only when an airman has a valid prescription for Epidolex.” The oral medication treats seizures in two rare forms of pediatric epilepsy. It remains the only FDA-approved drug with CBD. The Navy also approves the use of Epidiolex with a valid prescription.

Matt Rooney, chief of the Policy and Standards Division at Coast Guard Headquarters, spoke with military.com about CBD. He states that coast guard members “should err on the side of caution” with CBD use.

Lazarus Naturals and the Military

Lazarus Naturals continues to support those who serve our country. Our Assistance Programs provides lifetime 60% discounts to veterans. Our Memorial Day weekend sale this year also yielded more than $30,000 for Mission 22. The non-profit organization works to combat the ever-rising veteran suicide rate.

We are also proud to employ many veterans on our team at Lazarus Naturals. Check out our Employee Spotlight with Chris, the Equipment Operator Specialist on our farm in Central Oregon.

August 22, 2019

About the Reviewer

Dylan Summers — VP of Government Affairs at Lazarus Naturals

Throughout his time in the industry, Dylan has performed the role of salesman, processing technician, project manager, and interim roles in marketing and finance. Today, as VP of Government Affairs at Lazarus Naturals, he primarily assists with navigating the policy and compliance realms on federal and state levels—interfacing with various boards, committees, and associations concerning industrial hemp and lobbying efforts. In his role as the founding member and President of the Association of Western Hemp Professionals, he advocates with business allies across five states for hemp and hemp-adjacent operations. As a technical advisor, he recently was able to help land a historic $10 million grant from the USDA that will help define economic opportunities for hemp in the western United States. As an invaluable generalist, Dylan serves as the Director on the board of the Industrial Hemp Association of Washington in addition to representing us on the Cannabis Committee of the American Herbal Products Association.

From a humble start in farmers markets to the industry leader we are today, Lazarus Naturals was founded on the belief that CBD should be affordable, effective, and accessible to all. Since 2014 we've crafted products of the highest quality at the lowest cost by handling everything ourselves—from our sunny Central Oregon farm to your front door. Being vertically integrated means we oversee each step of the process, from seed to sale, so you know what you're getting. (Among 111 CBD companies recently tested, Leafreport found our labels to be the most accurate in the industry.) The Lazarus Naturals Assistance Program is at the heart of who we are as a company and offers 60% off to veterans, individuals on long-term disability, and low-income households. As the brand that's “Made to Work. Made for All.” we are proud to offer products that are vegan, kosher, and USDA Certified Organic. With cGMP, B Corp, and Leaping Bunny certifications, customers can rest assured we'll never place profits over our purpose, our people, or our planet. ...

3 Comments

  • Joel ShandalowSeptember 3, 2019

    I am a 100% disabled Veteran . How do I get the Vet discount you mention??

  • Sean WilliamsAugust 31, 2019

    Thank you for providing Veterans like myself a very generous discount on your all products.

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