Remember: this is your journey. Decisions about diagnosis, treatment, medications, or cannabis use are yours, in consultation with your licensed clinicians. Your voice matters.

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

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,

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

Bottom line up front (BLUF) THC testing is still required when entering military service. In 2024, the U.S. House pushed language to stop cannabis

Many veterans struggle with sleep—whether from chronic pain, being on constant alert, or intrusive memories that won’t fade. As interest in cannabis as a

Introduction For the millions of U.S. military veterans living with chronic pain, PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, and anxiety, the promise of medical cannabis has

Introduction On July 6, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a groundbreaking amendment to the VA budget bill that marks a monumental shift

In the evolving landscape of veteran healthcare, one fact is increasingly clear: veterans deserve more than prescriptions—they deserve personalized, comprehensive care. Medical cannabis has

1. Post-Operative Pain and the Opioid Dilemma Even with minimally invasive techniques, 80 % of surgical patients leave the hospital on opioids, and up

1 | The Pain Puzzle—And Why So Many Veterans Are Looking to the Plant Combat rucks, body-armor pressure points, blast waves, and month-long patrols

1. Why Cannabis + Meditation Appeared on Clinicians’ Radar Chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, irritable-bowel flares—these are the top four reasons adults seek medical cannabis