KNOW YOUR STATE.
Cannabis laws vary dramatically by state. Veterans in legal states have access; veterans in prohibition states risk arrest, loss of benefits, and loss of firearms rights. Every state page includes official sources, last-verified dates, and the specific rules that matter to veterans.
Alabama
AL
Alaska
AK
Arizona
AZ
Arkansas
AR
California
CA
Colorado
CO
Connecticut
CT
Delaware
DE
District of Columbia
DC
Florida
FL
Georgia
GA
Hawaii
HI
Idaho
ID
Illinois
IL
Indiana
IN
Iowa
IA
Kansas
KS
Kentucky
KY
Louisiana
LA
Maine
ME
Maryland
MD
Massachusetts
MA
Michigan
MI
Minnesota
MN
Mississippi
MS
Missouri
MO
Montana
MT
Nebraska
NE
Nevada
NV
New Hampshire
NH
New Jersey
NJ
New Mexico
NM
New York
NY
North Carolina
NC
North Dakota
ND
Ohio
OH
Oklahoma
OK
Oregon
OR
Pennsylvania
PA
Rhode Island
RI
South Carolina
SC
South Dakota
SD
Tennessee
TN
Texas
TX
Utah
UT
Vermont
VT
Virginia
VA
Washington
WA
West Virginia
WV
Wisconsin
WI
Wyoming
WY
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Federal Policy Tracker
VA, DEA, ATF, DOT rules and the rescheduling timeline
READPTSD & Cannabis
Is PTSD a qualifying condition in your state?
READHarm Reduction
Dosing, safety, and substance interaction guidance
READResearch Library
Peer-reviewed studies on cannabis and veterans
READVeteran Stories
Real experiences from veterans across America
READQuestions for Your Doctor
Prepare for your VA appointment
READIF YOU ARE IN CRISIS, HELP IS AVAILABLE NOW.
Cannabis is not a crisis treatment. If you are struggling, please reach out to the resources below. These services are free, confidential, and available 24/7.
VA Mental Health
VA offers mental health services for veterans. Contact your VA medical center or call 1-800-273-8255.
MENTALHEALTH.VA.GOVSAMHSA Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral. Call 1-800-662-4357. Available 24/7 in English and Spanish.
SAMHSA.GOVCONTACT INFORMATION VERIFIED AGAINST OFFICIAL SOURCES. ALWAYS CONFIRM CURRENT NUMBERS DIRECTLY. CANNABIS IS NOT PRESENTED AS A CRISIS TREATMENT.