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New York is home to an estimated 563,400 veterans as of August 2025, accounting for roughly 3.6% of the state’s adult population. While this percentage ranks 51st among U.S. states and territories for veterans per capita, it still represents a large and diverse community of individuals who have served the country. For many of these veterans, cannabis has become an important part of daily life—used to manage conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), insomnia, and chronic pain.

As legalization has expanded, cannabis has emerged as an alternative to traditional medications, offering veterans a plant-based option that can improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and provide relief from the lingering effects of service-related injuries. Yet, with state taxes and

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