Directs the VA to study and conduct clinical trials on cannabis effects on veterans with chronic pain and PTSD.
The bill mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct a large-scale study and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on veterans diagnosed with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder. The study will assess various health outcomes, including opioid and benzodiazepine use, substance use disorders, sleep quality, and quality of life. The clinical trials will evaluate different forms of cannabis and routes of administration. The study will also compare health outcomes of veterans using cannabis with those who do not.
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