Why this matters now More veterans are exploring medical cannabis for chronic pain, sleep, and trauma-related symptoms. At the same time, daily use has climbed nationally, and with it, concern about cannabis use disorder (CUD)—a pattern of use that causes clinically significant impairment or distress. Public-health agencies estimate that roughly 3 in 10 people who […]
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Introduction Pain is more than just a symptom—it’s your body sending a message. For Veterans, that message is often layered: physical pain from training,
BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) Current VA policy: VA clinicians can talk with you about cannabis use and document it in your record. Your
BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) Here’s where things stand today: VA clinicians can talk with Veterans about cannabis use and record it in the
How VA Community Care Fits—Step-by-Step Short version: Your very first visit with a qualified, state-authorized osteopathic physician (DO) will almost always be out-of-pocket. That’s
What Texas Changed (HB 46) Texas passed HB 46, the most significant update to the Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) since its start in 2015.
What this guide addresses—plain languageVeterans Desk Many Veterans live with chronic pain, poor sleep, and limits on daily tasks like driving, lifting, standing, or
BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) For a small number of pediatric seizure disorders, a purified cannabidiol (CBD) medicine—Epidiolex—has FDA approval (Dravet syndrome, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome,
Understanding the Crucial Role of Your Osteopathic Doctor in Chronic Pain Management Remember: decisions about your diagnosis, treatment, or cannabis use are yours—made in
A neutral guide to roles after surgery: Osteopathic physicians (DOs) and Surgical-Recovery Medical-Cannabis Care Managers (SR-MCCMs). Decisions about your diagnosis, treatment, medications, or cannabis
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
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