IAVA Hosts Live Panel on Cannabis and Alternative Therapies
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 17, 2021
CONTACT: press@iava.org
New York, NY – On Tuesday, June 22nd, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) will partner with the National Cannabis Festival and cannabis advocates to host a panel discussion on alternative therapies for veterans.
“Among IAVA members, nearly 90% agree with further researching cannabis for medical uses,” said Travis Horr, Director of Government Affairs at IAVA. “As a leading veteran service organization, it is our duty to advocate for the care they need.”
Travis Horr, Director of Government Affairs of IAVA, will be joined by Caroline Phillips, Founder and Executive Producer, National Cannabis Festival, Principal, THS Presents and Deputy Director, Supernova Women, and Dr. Sue Sisley, MD, Advocate for Medical Cannabis Research, Patients, and Reform.
“We have numerous FDA-approved clinical trials, published in prestigious peer-reviewed journals, supporting medical cannabis usage,” said Dr. Sue Sisley, who serves as President and Principal Investigator at Scottsdale Research Institute. “For many in the veteran community, cannabis is reported to be the most effective treatment for treating pain, PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and other conditions sustained during their service. It’s our job as physicians to provide treatment to patients that is most safe and effective. For some veterans, that regimen may include cannabis or psychedelics.”
“Public opinion on cannabis usage has changed drastically over the last 20 years,” said Caroline Phillips, Founder and Executive Producer of the National Cannabis Festival. “We have the research to back it up and it’s time for our laws to follow.”
This event will provide an overview of the state of legal cannabis in the United States, highlight current legislation and summarize IAVA’s alternative therapies priorities. There will be time allotted for questions.
| WHO: | Travis Horr, Director, Government Affairs, IAVA Caroline Phillips, Founder and Executive Producer, National Cannabis Festival, Principal, THS Presents and Deputy Director, Supernova Women Dr. Sue Sisley, President and Principal Investigator at Scottsdale Research Institute |
| WHAT: | IAVA Hosts Live Panel on Cannabis and Alternative Therapies |
| WHEN: | Tuesday, June 22nd at 4:00PM EST |
| WHERE: | Join the Facebook Live event here. The event is open to the press. |
IAVA is the voice for the post-9/11 veteran generation. With over 425,000 veterans and allies nationwide, IAVA is the leader in non-partisan veteran advocacy and public awareness. We drive historic impacts for veterans and IAVA’s programs are second to none. Any veteran or family member in need can reach out to IAVA’s Quick Reaction Force at quickreactionforce.org or 855-91RAPID (855-917-2743) to be connected promptly with a veteran care manager who will assist. IAVA’s The Vote Hub is a free tool to register to vote and find polling information. IAVA’s membership is always growing. Join the movement at iava.org/membership.
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