Veterans and marijuana:

Marijuana (cannabis) is constantly being promoted as a way to reduce depression and suicides, PTSD and opioid / narcotic abuse).

Pain Journal: this study (2019) shows the increased risk of cannabis use disorder among veterans with chronic pain.

Psychological Medicine Journal: this study (2022) shows how cannabis use among veterans is linked to higher severity of PTSD and cannabis use disorder.

Clinical Psychology Review: this study (2021) shows how cannabis use among veterans is consistently associated with substance abuse of other drugs including alcohol and increased self harm and suicides.

Real Clear Defense: “Drug use won’t enhance military readiness.”

Veterans Administration: the VA concludes (2022) that cannabis use is not an effective treatment for PTSD among veterans.

Journal of Depression & Anxiety: this study (2019) shows the increased risk of suicidal ideation among veterans using cannabis for PTSD.