If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the Military Crisis Line at 988 and press 1, or Text 838255. You can also call 911.

Marijuana, CBD & Hemp Facts

Marijuana, in all forms, is always prohibited for Service members. Get answers to your questions on marijuana and other prohibited substances like CBD & hemp.

Hemp

Even though hemp products may be available at your local store, it does not mean that Service members can use them. Learn more about hemp and where it’s found so that you can avoid it and protect your career.

What Is Hemp and CBD? Hemp comes from the same species of plant, Cannabis sativa, as cannabis but contains low levels of delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and is used in a wide range of products including clothing, industrial products (lotions, rope, pet products) and food. CBD, short for “cannabidiol”, is a chemical found in the Cannabis […]

Although hemp is legal and available in U.S. stores, the DOD policy makes eating hemp, or using products made from hemp or products that contain components of hemp prohibited for Service members.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the Military Crisis Line at 988 and press 1, or Text 838255. You can also call 911.