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A Seat at the Table with the DOJ....
We are honored to announce that our request to testify has been granted, and my fellow veterans from #HempForVictory and I will participate in the DEA’s rulemaking hearing on 12/02/2024 in Arlington, VA.
Together, we’ll work to shape the Cannabis rescheduling process.
Our commitment to those who have served our nation is unwavering; we have a sacred duty to care for the nearly 400,000 veterans who face or will face symptoms of PTSD. Unfortunately, PTSD’s most tragic outcome—suicide—is also rising among veterans. The VA reports that between 2008 and 2016, over 6,000 veterans died by suicide annually, with suicide rates for veterans increasing 25.9% compared to 20.6% for non-veterans during that period. In 2016, the suicide rate for veterans was 1.5 times higher than for non-veteran adults, adjusting for age and gender.
While many treatments are utilzed with varying degrees of effectiveness, , the therapeutic benefits of Cannabis for veterans can no longer be overlooked. Our testimony will underscore its efficacy, the importance of real-world evidence, and the self-treatment success stories of millions of patients who have benefited from Cannabis therapy.
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