Clinical Psychology Review: this study (2021) shows how cannabis use among veterans is consistently associated with substance abuse of other drugs including alcohol and increased self harm and suicides.

The Drug Report (July 2025): “What’s buried in the new Military Construction and VA Appropriations bill does not serve veterans but the Big Marijuana Industry.”

Journal of Depression & Anxiety: this study (2019) shows the increased risk of suicidal ideation among veterans using cannabis for PTSD.

Pain Journal: this study (2019) shows the increased risk of cannabis use disorder among veterans with chronic pain.

Psychological Medicine Journal: this study (2022) shows how cannabis use among veterans is linked to higher severity of PTSD and cannabis use disorder.

Real Clear Defense: “Drug use won’t enhance military readiness.”

Veterans Administration: the VA concludes (2022) that cannabis use is not an effective treatment for PTSD among veterans.