Project Overview

Development of clinical guidance for healthcare providers regarding the use of medicinal cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain in veterans, along with relevant client education material.

Funding support

• Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Outputs

The Department of Veterans' Affairs published the Evidence and Clinical Guidance for the Use of Medicinal Cannabis in the Management of Chronic Non-Cancer Pain in Veterans in September, 2026. This includes three documents:

• Clinical Guidance for the Use of Medicinal Cannabinoids in the Management of Chronic Non-Cancer Pain in Veterans
• Evidence Report for the Use of Medicinal Cannabinoids in the Management of Chronic Non-Cancer Pain in Veterans
• Understanding Medicinal Cannabis: A Guide for Veterans