A leading veterans organization is warning congressional leaders that a newly approved blanket ban on consumable hemp products could inadvertently “slam the door shut” on critical research
In a letter sent to House and Senate leaders on Wednesday, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) executives stressed the importance of “supporting solid scientific research into hemp-derived cannabinoids,” which they said could be jeopardized by provisions of a spending bill President Donald Trump has signed into law.
Hemp-based cannabinoid products “could offer a real alternative to the heavy prescription drugs so many of our veterans are given for PTSD, anxiety, pain, and sleep problems,” VFW’s Carol Whitmore and Dan West wrote.
“Every day, doctors hand out strong sedatives and psychoactive meds to help veterans cope. They work for some, but too many end up hooked, numb, or dealing with brutal side effects,” they wrote. “We’ve all watched good men and women get trapped in a cycle of pills that dull the pain but don’t fix the problem.”
“It’s time to look harder at safer options. Early research on certain hemp compounds shows promise for managing symptoms and reducing physical pain without the same addiction risks,” the letter says, citing
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