These Stories of Hope feature American heroes from the Battle Brothers Foundation. This veteran-owned non-profit is
supported by Helmand Valley Growers Company, which helps our veterans combat the scourge of opioid abuse and
suicide through the use of medical cannabis.
Bryan Buckley, combat veteran and founder of Helmand Valley Growers Company, sits down with United Patients Group to describe the physical and emotional traumas he suffered during the war – and why coming home can be more dangerous for veterans than armed conflict. Watch the whole video to discover Bryan’s journey with medical cannabis, and how his experience as a veteran led him to form the Battle Brothers Foundation.
In my post-military life, I was waking up with pain and sleep remains difficult. However, witnessing my fellow veterans in physical and emotional pain, to such grave levels that suicide is their perceived best option, is something I coul...
After being medically discharged and free of drug testing, I saw a cannabis doctor and obtained a “medical marijuana card.” Cannabis alone completely replaced the myriad of medications I was taking, with few side effects. And with no...
I was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona where cannabis is more plentiful than water, and just as easy to get. Just go to the tap. The Old Pueblo is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the United States, and for as long as ...
I began solely using CBD products but over time found that many of the plant’s natural compounds were of benefit to my health. Once I learned that PTSD and opioid dependency could be treated with cannabis I wondered why as a country we...
Andy was fortunate enough to discover cannabis when he returned to civilian life. The plant helped with pain and inflammation while keeping him off the heavy narcotics. Many of his Marine brothers weren’t so lucky.
I started to self-medicate with cannabis shortly after I was medically separated. After a few months of daily cannabis use, I began to see and feel the differences. I have not taken prescription drugs since I have been self-medicating fo...
HVGC is on a mission to help put an end to the opioid and suicide epidemic plaguing our Nation’s Heroes. They believe that exploring the benefits of medical cannabis is the most effective way to combat these issues and bring proper aid to those who gave so much for our great nation.
Having played competitive football for my entire life, including 12 years in the NFL, I have developed chronic pain issues that affect my sleep and everyday life. The HVGC products have helped me cope with this pain, improved my sleep and quality of life.
