January 22, 2025

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Trauma, marijuana, and the treatment program Veterans Affairs reined in

Ryan Turcotte is a Canadian veteran suffering from PTSD. His medication shifted from prescription pills to 10 grams of marijuana per day; a change he says gave him his life back. As the medical marijuana program for veterans quickly took hold nationally, countermeasures were introduced to cut ballooning costs. For Turcotte, what's still missing is a proper support system.

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