PTSD in Veterans Members of the military have long been diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a condition characterized by severe reactions after a traumatic event. The symptoms of this disease can include anything from flashbacks to chronic anxiety. We'll look at how CBD, a substance purported to ease the burdens of anxiety and stress, affects veterans according to VA.org, the official website of the Department of Veterans Affairs.  What percent of veterans have PTSD? According to VA.org, one in five veterans who fought in the Middle East developed PTSD. In 2017, there were 17 deaths per day via suicide...

Veterans who return from deployment face several difficulties, from reintegrating into normal life or in some cases, chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, and a host of other problems. While many vets have turned to opioids for pain or simply steeling themselves in the face of all of this adversity, others have wanted to use CBD for many years but were blocked by the federal government's regulations. With Senator Tulsi Gabbard's endorsement, the government decided to end its ban on CBD for military members, which is a huge step forward. Let's look at why this is such a big deal.   Veterans...