Medical-Cannabis Care Managers & Mindfulness-Based Care
The big idea (in simple terms) Many Veterans live with a tough mix: chronic pain, stress that won’t turn off, poor sleep, and constant tension. There’s no single solution. But two tools—when used thoughtfully and with medical guidance—may help: Neither is a cure. Think of them as supports and skills that you and your care […]
Empowering Our Heroes Together
What Mendry Does Mendry’s initiative, Mendry Live, is more than just a podcast. It’s a space where veterans, families, and clinicians share real stories, practical insights, and plain-language resources. Beyond conversations, we organize dignity-forward supports that directly help veterans, active-duty families, and caregivers—making Mendry stand out in the veteran support community. Current initiatives include: Financial-assistance […]
Cannabis Access & Opioid Outcomes: An Evidence Brief for Veterans (2025)
Why this matters now Veterans have carried a heavy burden in the overdose crisis. In recent years, overdose deaths have continued to rise—driven mostly by powerful synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Against that reality, it’s natural to ask: Does access to regulated cannabis change opioid-related outcomes? Here’s the most important point up front: medications for opioid […]