Lori Denman-Underhill

War veterans of Los Angeles wait patiently to be given the freedom to toke up. A VA policy known as VISN-22 was modernized to let veterans use medical marijuana as well as opioids while getting care, a blessing to vets who suffer pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, anger issues and suicidal......

The ocean and its waves have lifelong devotees. In this case, they are the surfing drug smugglers of California, who once sailed the world's oceans for enjoyment — and tremendous profit. They lived the ultimate freedom, surfing at amazing point breaks worldwide and transporting "Thai sticks" from northeast Thailand farms......