"Across the United States, millions of Veterans live with physical injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and sleep disorders linked to their service. For decades, the primary answer from government healthcare systems has been prescription opioids and sedatives-powerful drugs that often do more harm than good. Yet a growing body of research, combined with the lived experiences of Veterans, points to a safer, more effective alternative: cannabis."
"Cannabis is helping Veterans in many ways, from easing chronic pain and reducing reliance on opioids, to improving sleep quality and calming PTSD-related anxiety. Despite this, cannabis remains federally restricted, leaving Veterans trapped between state-level legalization and outdated federal policy. It is time for policymakers to recognize the truth-cannabis should be available to Veterans nationwide. The cost of ignoring this reality is measured not just in missed opportunities, but in lives lost."
"Every Veteran carries a different story of sacrifice. Some live with visible scars, others with invisible wounds. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), at least 20 Veterans die by suicide every day in the United States. Chronic pain, isolation, depression, and untreated PTSD are contributing factors, and treatment approaches often default to prescription medications with dangerous side effects."
Millions of Veterans live with physical injuries, PTSD, anxiety, and sleep disorders linked to service. Government healthcare systems have long relied on prescription opioids and sedatives, which often cause dependency, overdose risk, and severe withdrawal. Cannabis provides multiple therapeutic benefits, including chronic pain relief, reduced opioid reliance, improved sleep quality, and reduced PTSD-related anxiety. Cannabis is not associated with lethal overdose and can address both physical and psychological symptoms. Federal restrictions create a gap between state legalization and Veterans’ access, contributing to untreated conditions and elevated suicide risk. Wider availability of cannabis for Veterans could reduce harm and save lives.
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