Congressman Lou Correa photo credit: California National Guard
Congressman Lou Correa believes that the
Veterans Cannabis Research Act will force the
agency to rethink how it views medical cannabis.
He said: “My bill puts the needs of our veterans fi rst
and ensures the Department of Veterans Affairs
takes cannabis seriously and conducts vital medical
research.
“Many studies from around the world show cannabis’s
effectiveness for treating PTSD and chronic pain.
“It’s time we did the research and got our vets the
medications they need. We owe it to every veteran to
never stop looking for ways to treat their scars.”
Around 20% of veterans already report using
cannabis to treat physical or psychological pain.
“It’s time we did the
research and got our
vets the medications
they need”
Congressman Earl Blumenauer photo credit: Center for American Progress
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