IAVA'S BIG 6
IAVA’s members have identified 6 priority issues that matter most to them.
Cannabis & Other Alternative Therapies
IAVA believes that veterans should have the same access to care as their civilian counterparts.
Cannabis for Vets 101
Up to Speed: Cannabis for Veterans
WHY ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES?
For years, IAVA members have sounded off in support of researching medical cannabis for use in treating the wounds of war and legalizing medical cannabis. Veterans consistently and passionately have communicated that cannabis offers effective help in tackling some of the most pressing injuries faced when returning from war. Our national policies are outdated, research is lacking, and stigma persists. In response, IAVA members have set out to change the national conversation around cannabis and underscore the need for bipartisan, data-based, common-sense solutions that can bring relief to millions, save taxpayers billions and create thousands of jobs for veterans nationwide. America is entering a new era in the cannabis debate and IAVA will be leading it to ensure that veteran needs are protected, supported and elevated.
HOW CAN MEDICAL CANNABIS HELP?
How can I help?
How is IAVA fighting?
IAVA is working hard with other groups and leaders to ensure that those who fought for our country are treated with the same quality of health care that is available to their civilian counterparts.
Learn about our current proposed legislation below and take action.
VA MEDICINAL CANNABIS RESEARCH ACT
IAVA is fighting hard to enact the bipartisan VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act (S. 326/ H.R. 1003) that states that the VA can conduct research into the efficacy of medical cannabis as a treatment for veterans with chronic pain, PTSD, and other conditions.
The policies that exclude this therapy are outdated, research is lacking, and stigma persists. IAVA has set out to change that and launch a national conversation underscoring the need for bipartisan, data-based solutions that can bring relief to millions.
Become a Veteran Advocate
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Are you frustrated with the treatment options available at the VA?
You are not alone! There are alternatives.
Quick Reaction Force
QRF provides free, confidential, 24/7 peer support, remote care management and connections to quality resources for all veterans and family members.
ABOUT QRF
More about Alternative Therapies
There are other therapies to which veterans in need do not have access through VA. Therapies available to civilians, but not to veterans, include access to therapy/service dogs, equine therapy, agri therapy, and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy.
We must ensure that those who served receive the same access to care as their civilian counterparts. It’s past time that comprehensive action is taken to address the long term health of veterans who served after 9/11.
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IAVA's Policy Priorities
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