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Across the United States, more than 18 million military veterans live with the lasting effects of service. For many, combat did not end when they returned home. The scars of war—whether in the form of physical injuries, chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), or invisible mental health struggles—are daily realities. Yet despite decades of evidence supporting cannabis as a therapeutic tool, America’s veterans still face barriers to safe and consistent access.
This disconnect between need and availability has sparked a growing movement among veterans, healthcare advocates, policymakers, and everyday citizens. At its core is a simple but powerful message: US military veterans deserve access to safe cannabis as part of their