For thousands of American veterans returning home, the battlefield doesn’t end with deployment. Anxiety, sleepless nights, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness follow many long after their service ends. Traditionally, prescription medications have been the primary approach to dealing with these invisible wounds—but that’s rapidly changing.

A growing number of veterans across the country are turning to marijuana as a more personalized, plant-based option for supporting their mental well-being. In states like New York, where recreational cannabis is now legal and licensed dispensaries continue to expand, veterans are finally gaining safer and more accessible entry points into this growing wellness space.

The Shift from Prescriptions to Pot

Prescription pills—particularly antidepressants

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