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Across the United States, a shift is quietly taking place. More and more military veterans are turning to weed not for recreation, but for relief—seeking plant-based support to help them manage stress, ease physical discomfort, and support better sleep. What used to be taboo is now becoming a pathway to wellness, community, and personal control.
From combat zones to civilian life, the transition for many veterans is anything but smooth. While the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a wide range of services, it does not currently offer cannabis as a treatment option. Yet, veterans aren’t waiting. They’re taking matters into their own hands, exploring natural alternatives that offer a different kind of support. Weed, pot, cannabis—whatever the term—has beco