Veterans an influential MMJ force, NFL alumni speak up for support network, Nevada weed deliveries hopping, legalization backlash & more

July 24: Veterans an influential MMJ force, NFL alumni speak up for support network, Nevada weed deliveries hopping, legalization backlash & more Cannabist]( [thecannabist.co]( | [@cannabist]( | [fb/cannabist]( If someone forwarded this to you and you'd like to sign up yourself, just go here: [(. To view this on the web or share a link, [click here.]( [Retired NFL players back new Denver nonprofit advocating for medical marijuana]( During Denver’s 420 Games on Saturday, the nonprofit group Athletes For Care (A4C) sponsored a kickball game that included former NFLers and other athletes. The new Denver-based organization focuses on the mentorship, wellness and support of former pro athletes. Retired tight end Nate Jackson says he signed on with A4C to help build the support system he didn’t have when he left the NFL: “We want to be there to catch them." A4C leadership advocates for cannabis as an alternative means of addressing pain management and mental health concerns. [As Trump admin wages war on legal marijuana, veterans side with weed]( The Trump administration's attack on legal marijuana, already stymied by large states determined not to roll back the clock, is increasingly confronting an even more politically potent adversary: military veterans. Frustrated by federal laws restricting their access to a drug many already rely on to help treat post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain and opioid addiction, veterans have become an influential lobbying force in the marijuana debate. [Related: Drive to get veterans access to medical marijuana hinges on House committee vote]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Quote of the Day “I cried like a baby. I was begging them to stop.” [—James Bowman, an Oregon cannabis farmer who was beaten and tortured for hours during a robbery of his farm.]( He spent four days in the hospital, recovering from his injuries. The 57-year-old is still struggling emotionally and financially from the attack. Numerology 50% That's the [percentage of businesses in Northern Colorado that are still firing people for testing positive in a marijuana drug test](, including a first offense. Regional News [In Nevada, weed deliveries to homes are up, but hotel rooms are out]( Nevada's marijuana industry is ramping up its home delivery service as demand increases following the launch of adult-use cannabis sales in the state earlier this month. The industry is planning ahead, adding employees and thinking about expansion opportunities. + [Colorado man convicted of fatally shooting illegal grow partner]( + [Are you consuming pesticides in your cannabis? Colorado recall list (updated 7/24/17)]( #AllThingsWeed [Maine business trades weed for trash bags on town cleanup day]( A medical marijuana businessman in Maine is offering weed for weeds in a program to encourage Gardiner residents to clean up their city. [Marijuana backlash: Smell of smoke driving some former proponents away]( Op-ed: In places where using marijuana no longer carries the threat of a jail sentence, the pungent odor of ganja is increasingly infiltrating daily life — and annoying nonsmokers. "It used to be kind of neat smelling pot occasionally on a weekend, but now Toronto smells like weed all the time," complains writer Liza Herz, who says she supports legalization. If the marijuana-legalization movement faces an effective backlash, it’s likely to come from smoke-averse citizens rather than traditional drug warriors. You are receiving this newsletter because you signed up at The Denver Post. Please add "members@mail.denverpost.com" and "members@direct.denverpost.com" to your trusted senders list. To unsubscribe from this mailing, [click here.]( To change your e-mail preferences, [click here](. To view this newsletter on the web [click here.]( The Denver Post 101 West Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80202