Medical cannabis saves lives. Veterans deserve full legal access.

Twenty veterans commit suicide daily, and veterans are twice as likely to die from accidental opioid overdoses as civilians. Studies and veteran experiences demonstrate that cannabis is a life-saving treatment option that can help address many of the debilitating mental and physical wounds veterans battle today, without the negative side-effects of opiates and other prescriptions. Yet, the 9 million+ veterans who receive their healthcare through the Veterans Health Administration are effectively barred from accessing cannabis as a treatment option, even in states where it’s legal. This must change.