Authenticity Above All…
We are genuine in our approach to connecting with and serving the needs of others, as well as our own. We embody Integrity, Accountability, Courage, Vulnerability, Transparency, and Trust above all.
Surrender the Outcome
We Surrender the Outcome and commit to the daily activities that Strengthens Our Positions and Yields the Desired Outcomes of reform. We execute. We Achieve.
Do Uncomfortable Work
Uncomfortable conversation is the path to Education, Enlightenment, and Sustainable Reform. Veterans Alliance for Holistic Alternatives commits to the daily discomforts that facilitates the necessary communication, understanding, and action that ultimately leads to reform.
Others before Ourselves
Because of our own personal crucibles during and after service, We represent and serve those who Protect and Serve others. Veterans Alliance for Holistic Alternatives is deeply committed to the unbiased presentation of information that our communities need to make informed decisions about the efficacy and integration of Medical Cannabis into their current healthcare options.
Collaboration is the Key to Success
“Teamwork makes the Dream Work.” We promote the diverse integration of effort from those who have recognized deficiencies in the continuum of Healthcare after service, and seek the control and balance governing our overall well-being.
Absolute Respect Among the Community
“For those who have served and have lost a part of themselves in that service, We seek peace and longevity with, and for those We love.” For those who choose, or have no choice, “VAHA understands, respects, and honors the requests for discretion.”
For years, due to PTSD, I avoided the emotional and physical pain through maladaptive behaviors and prescription medications that continued to degrade my mental, physical, and emotional health. Hyperarousal, Hypervigilance, compulsive thoughts, emotional numbing, avoidance, chronic pain, night terrors, anxiety, and insomnia consumed me. Because of PTSD and the modern-day pharmaceutical treatments prescribed for each symptom, I lost control of my health, and in turn, my life, at the hands of those entrusted with my care. I am here today, along with my incredible wife and 2 young boys because of medical cannabis. I am pharmaceutical free, balanced, and living a life I did not believe possible. Incredible to say the least.
Gary P. Hess - Founder
Chronic arthritis and insomnia have plagued me for decades. In addition, 2 joint replacement surgeries last year resulted in more pain and sleeplessness. Thanks to medical cannabis, I have achieved a consistent sleep pattern and manage my pain without the risk of traditional medications. This should be an option for Americans in every state. I am convinced there is no better, AND SAFER, option for me to live a comfortable and pain free life.
5 months after receiving my cannabis recommendation, I am so happy to report that I no longer take any prescription medications for my conditions, which are sciatica, major depression, general anxiety disorder w/ panic attacks, and insomnia. In the past, the side effects of the medications made me numb to the world. After dealing with some of these for 20+ years, its awesome to have these conditions under control. Frankly, I haven’t had this quality of life this good in a very long time.
I’ve been taking medical cannabis for almost 6 months for severe chronic pain, migraines, and arthritis, which was previously treated with opioids. Blood sugar is down, and I am off opioids and other pills for chronic conditions. Plants, not pills. My experiences are 100% positive and I have regained the will and desire to face today…and tomorrow.
I’m a Vietnam era vet who has numerous diseases, PTSD and pain. I wanted to get off opioids and another Veteran suggested Medical Cannabis. I had never used marijuana in my life but through experimentation, I found what works for me. I no longer need opioid based medicines. I use a tincture during the morning and again later in the day. It has been over a month and I haven’t taken any opioids and do not plan to take them again. Thank you for helping me get my life back.
I want you to know that the medical marijuana you recommended has been a tremendous help to me. I went into this as a skeptic and I am now a true believer. I started my medical marijuana in December of 2019. I am currently off of the following: Tramadol, Morphine, Trazodone. All I can say is THANK YOU!
Since starting cannabis medicines, my pain level has reduced from a debilitating ‘10’ on the pain scale to a 2 or 3. My list of medicines has gone from 18 to 6. Best of all, I have reduced the number of addictive, dangerous opioids to zero.