Cannabis Health Radio Podcast Hosted by: Ian Jessop and Corrie Yelland

Shared with the generous permission of Cannabis Health Radio. This episode originally aired in August of 2017.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions around PTSD, trauma, suicide, and the challenges with pain management and mental health, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care while listening if these topics are triggering.

For 24/7 crisis support, anyone in need—including veterans, service members, their families, and caregivers—can reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. Veterans can connect directly with the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1, texting 838255, or chatting online with a VA responder.

Greg Shand, from New Brunswick, Canada, was in the military for 15 years, but when he came home from 7 months in Afghanistan, he was a different man. Suffering from PTSD and drinking every day, he turned to Cannabis to find relief, and it has helped him immeasurably. Greg is a member of Marijuana for Trauma and Veterans for Healing. 

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